Technical Design Intern- Apparel
Job Location:
Hoboken, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 18 - 20
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary:
Are you passionate about apparel and the intersection of design and production Join our fast-paced e-commerce team and gain hands-on experience ensuring our creative vision translates flawlessly into high-quality sellable products. This internship is ideal for a detail-oriented individual interested in learning the crucial steps of pre-production development quality assurance and compliance within a dynamic apparel environment. The intern will support the Technical Design team in ensuring all product details are accurate and ready for manufacturing and sale.
Responsibilities:
Artwork and Design Verification
Education and Experience:
Job Skills:
Are you passionate about apparel and the intersection of design and production Join our fast-paced e-commerce team and gain hands-on experience ensuring our creative vision translates flawlessly into high-quality sellable products. This internship is ideal for a detail-oriented individual interested in learning the crucial steps of pre-production development quality assurance and compliance within a dynamic apparel environment. The intern will support the Technical Design team in ensuring all product details are accurate and ready for manufacturing and sale.
Responsibilities:
Artwork and Design Verification
- Verify artwork specifications for size placement colors (Pantone matching) and print techniques (e.g. screen print embroidery direct-to-garment) against approved design files and tech packs.
- Review label artwork (hangtags care labels size tags) and packaging details to ensure branding and legal information are correct and consistent.
- Confirm that all art patterns match tech-pack details and correct any minor discrepancies or flag major issues to the lead designer/developer.
- Create and update care labels as requested
- Measure PPs and TOPs and communicate to manufacturers on all sizing discrepancies.
- Inspect incoming pre-production and sales samples for accurate construction quality of fabric correct trims (zippers buttons drawstrings) and final artwork application.
- Document and photograph any defects or discrepancies found in samples and communicate required revisions clearly to vendors using standardized reporting formats.
- Assist in ensuring all products and packaging meet required compliance information and regulatory standards for international sales (e.g. material content country of origin).
- Maintain and organize the physical sample library and digital files (tech packs artwork matrices) for quick and accurate reference.
- Collaborate with the cross-functional teams (Design Marketing Merchandising) to track the status of samples and ensure all teams have the most current product information.
Education and Experience:
- Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an Apparel Design Fashion Merchandising Textiles or related program.
- Knowledge of graphics print methods and textiles (e.g. recognizing different fabric compositions knit vs. woven common printing issues).
- Strong organizational skills and exceptionally high attention to detail.
- Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator) is a plus.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing.
- Proactive self-motivated and capable of managing multiple small tasks simultaneously.
- Duration: Summer 2026- Fall 2026. Possible extension for Spring 2027.
- Time Commitment: 29 hours per week Part-Time
- Compensation: Paid hourly $18-20/hr.
Job Skills:
- Communication- Speaks clearly with knowledge of the subject matter. Write in a precise way to minimize misunderstandings. Exhibits excellent listening skills for total comprehension and asks probing questions when needed.
- Organizational-Demonstrates the ability to multitask and prioritize workload to ensure completion of tasks. Ability to work autonomously.
- Dependability-Produces quality results in the proper time frame conforming to established processes and procedures.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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