Fashion Design Intern

Fashion Design Intern (Hourly)

This role is only available to ACC students enrolled in FSHD
-2388. With supervision, the intern will perform general administrative duties and/or research functions for the purpose of developing a working knowledge of a specific area of study.

Description of duties and tasks:

As a Fashion Design Intern, your primary responsibility is to dive into the product lifecycle, master specialized fashion technology, and sharpen your tactical skills. You will gain unique exposure to multiple distinct brands, learning how to differentiate and apply design principles across various aesthetics. Working directly alongside founders of varied backgrounds, you will gain real-world workforce preparation.

We expect a can-do attitude, deep resourcefulness, and a drive to leverage every single opportunity put in front of you. While your core focus is design and development, you are a team player who will jump in to help with events and marketing initiatives as needed.

Examples of what you can expect to learn and do:

• The apparel design and product development cycle for diverse businesses and brands.
• Research current color, textile, and design trends to match unique brand identities.
• How to create professional design presentations and compelling mood boards.
• Technical design, including flat illustrations and the essential elements of a comprehensive tech pack.
• How to create and manage a Time and Action (T&A) calendar.
• How to effectively communicate with wholesale suppliers and source materials/swatches.
• Measure garment samples and understand basic pattern making work.
• Sample making for production preparation.
• Support promotional events, brand marketing initiatives, and other ad-hoc ACCFI activities.
• The intern will also be responsible for working on their digital portfolio as time permits to support learning outcomes and objectives of the internship and related credit-bearing

Knowledge:

• A demonstrated interest in fashion trends, color schemes, and textiles.
• An immense inner motivation, strong work ethic, and a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Organized, dependable, and fiercely detail-oriented.
• Clear, professional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, willing to take direction, and a true team player.
• Ability to prioritize work independently and pivot seamlessly between multiple brand priorities.
• Tech-savvy, a fast learner, and resilient when working within tight deadlines.

Skills:

• Maintaining an established and reliable work schedule.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communication skills, including tact, diplomacy, and collaboration.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with an emphasis on thorough follow-through.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of work-related information, brand materials, and intellectual property.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with assorted networks.
• Working collaboratively with internal and external constituents, including founders, faculty/staff members, investors, fashion leaders, and community partners.
• Demonstrated interest in fashion production planning and technological innovation.
• The ability to work independently, leverage resources, and problem-solve within organizational guidelines.
• Respecting and thriving within a unique and distinctive environment.

Technology

Skills:

• Proficiency in a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) is highly preferred.
• Garber Digital Solutions:
  You will actively integrate the use of the Gerber digital solutions package across all design and development stages. You must be comfortable, curious, and eager when learning new, industry-standard technology.

Required

Education:

• High school graduate (or equivalent).
• Currently earning a credit-bearing degree in Fashion Design, or a Fashion Design Certificate, is preferred.

Other:

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Available to work a maximum of 19 hours per week.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in a standard manufacturing and studio environment.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Occasional lifting of objects up to 20 pounds (e.g., fabric rolls, sample boxes).

Safety:

• Work safely and strictly follow safety rules, including wearing appropriate manufacturing safety attire.
• Promptly report unsafe working conditions or behaviors.
• Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Pay Rate:

$23.00/hour

Up to 19hrs per week