Sears Holdings seeks bright, motivated students for Fashion Design, CAD & Graphics, Pre-Production and Technical Design internships in our NY Design Center. Interns will be encouraged to participate in all aspects of apparel design with exposure to many facets of the fashion industry. We are currently screening applicants for internships during May-August 2013.
Responsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements
Design Intern
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES CAN INCLUDE:
• Responsible for supporting the design team in all aspects of creating and executing the seasonal collection (from concept to final proto samples)
• Sketch flats in photoshop/illustrator
• Maintain fabric, trim and original store bought sample libraries
• Maintain showrooms, closets and samples in good condition for use by the design and merchandising team
• Assist in preparing board presentations and visual set ups to be ready for meetings
• Assist in creating tech packs
• Spec proto samples to ensure they are up to standards, i.e. measurement, checking pattern layouts, yarn, color and quality standards
• Design, recreate, manipulate, recolor prints, and resize artwork
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:
• Matriculated in a Bachelor’s degree program in apparel design (rising juniors, seniors, or graduating in 2013)
• Team player with the ability to handle high stress work environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and multi-task
• Basic garment or accessories construction knowledge required
• Proficient with the following programs: Photoshop, Adobe
Illustrator, Excel, Word
• Responsible, creative and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously