Credited Internship Description:
Amerex Group is a midtown Manhattan Apparel Company seeking a Design Intern to assist the Swimwear Design Team. The responsibilities of the Design Intern include, but are not limited to the following:
Design and Development:
Creates sketches for development, both hand and Illustrator.
Complete all aspects of design packages – sketching, tech packs, creating and maintaining line sheets.
Research and develop innovative trims each season. Research and source new fabrics.
Prepare and maintain tech packs from initial development through bulk.
Organize and maintain design development including artwork, trims, fabric worksheets, initial development, finalized tech pack, line list, etc.
Attend garment fittings and assist technical designers.
Revise and update information in tech packs and communicate changes/updates to factories. Submit and approve artwork/strike-offs, wash panels, lab dips, etc.
Proficient in both Illustrator flat sketches and hand sketches on a figure. Creates CAD presentations for internal and external use with speed and accuracy.
Production and Overseas Communications:
Creates and maintains charts for overseas sample requests.
Communicates daily with factories for ongoing Product Development.
Sample Prep for meetings and/or market.
Data entry to create BOM’s for production.
Coordinates all domestic and overseas development
Skills and Behaviors
MS Excel skills: data manipulation, pivot tables, v-lookup
- Working knowledge of PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop.
- Strong project management and multi-tasking skills with critical attention to detail
- Confident, engaging verbal and written communication skills
- Motivated to work in a high energy environment at the speed of fashion with ever-changing priorities
- Ability to work independently and work to meet multiple deadlines
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with other departments as well as vendors and other overseas offices
Academic Credit: This internship is unpaid. However, candidates may opt to pursue academic credit through their educational institution. Amerex Group is willing to support a student’s petition for academic credit.