Intern – Apparel Technical Design

Internship Overview

Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another’s achievements, and most importantly support each other. At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves “Partners.”

With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community. Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit – one handshake at a time.

Boot Barn is committed to developing successful leaders and our goal is to offer an opportunity for both learning and contribution. Our six‑week, paid summer internship program offers hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced retail environment, with the opportunity to address real‑time and future business needs. Additionally, the program includes industry seminars, one‑on‑one mentorship, professional development and networking opportunities with senior leadership and peers.

Reports to: Department Manager

Status: Non‑Exempt

• Buying – Apparel
• Buying – Accessories
• Buying – Footwear
• Digital Marketing Designer
• Photography, Videography, & Editing
• Apparel Product Development
• Apparel Technical Design
• IT Help Desk
• HR & Talent Development
• Loss Prevention
• Merchandise Apparel Planning
• Merchandise Store Planning
• Retail Vendor Compliance
• Ecommerce
• Data Scientist
• Ecommerce Optimization

Based in Wichita, KS

• Use discipline‑specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to assist with various projects, presentations, and business improvement opportunities.
• Lead a department/function‑specific project from start to finish and present project deliverable(s) to senior leadership for consideration.
• Function‑specific responsibilities will be outlined during the interview process.

The Buying Interns will take part in buying meetings with third‑party vendors and Exclusive Brands, provide input on style selection, process samples, and receive an introduction to reporting.

The Buying Interns will take part in buying meetings with third‑party vendors and Exclusive Brands, provide input on style selection, process samples, and receive an introduction to reporting.

The Buying Interns will take part in buying meetings with third‑party vendors and Exclusive Brands, provide input on style selection, process samples, and receive an introduction to reporting.

The Marketing Digital Designer Intern will support daily digital design projects across ecommerce, email, and social media platforms. In this role, they will gain hands‑on experience designing multiple digital assets while strengthening their skills in Photoshop and corporate communication.

The Photography, Videography, & Editing Intern will assist with studio and on‑location photo and video shoots, as well as editing content for social media and digital marketing campaigns. In this role, they will gain hands‑on experience in lighting, styling, videography, photography, and post‑production editing.

The Apparel Development Intern will learn about the Exclusive Brands product development process from line freeze through production. They will collaborate directly with sourcing agents and factory manufacturing partners to identify material samples, obtain samples of newly designed products, and will make sure that the merchandise meets quality standards and is on time.

The Technical Design Intern will learn about the technical design process from inception through production and will collaborate with the technical design team on the creation of garments that fit & are constructed consistently across all brands. Additionally, they will support the organization of the department via fit schedules, prepping incoming samples & participation in live fit…