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Fashion Design Intern - Summer 2017
Express
Columbus, OH, United States
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Express is one of the ten largest specialty brands in the United States. With over 30 years of experience, we offer our interns valuable insight into the retail industry, with an opportunity to grow as a young professional. Our program is designed to allow for real work life experience and provides the developmental tools for future success!
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Design Intern will assist Designers in the design of an individual product category within Brand Image and Line Plan while maintaining fashion awareness through research, reading and shopping the local market. The internship is based in the New York Design Studio.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
In this paid summer internship you will have an opportunity to gain real work experience in the world of fashion. You will gain the communication, accountability and professionalism basics to help jumpstart a successful career at Express.
OPPORTUNITIES
• Identify trends and samples that can be adapted to represent trends for Express
• Research notions, trims, or lining
• Develop precise technical sketches/illustration for seasonal presentations both by hand and on adobe illustrator
• Develop concept/inspiration boards
• Assist Designer in preparing sketches and boards for presentation meeting
• Assist with dressing mannequins and setting up presentation room for key meetings
• Dismantle mannequin outfits and presentation room.
• Organizes samples into categories for easy reference during key meetings and working sessions
REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to work 40 hours a week May - August in New York City
• Rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree or first year graduate student
• Fashion design major or focus preferred
• GPA of a 3.0 or above
• Strong computer skills, including Illustrator
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
An equal opportunity employer, Express, LLC does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. Express, LLC only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.