Knitwear Design Intern
Cobalt Fashion
New York, NY, USA
Posted 2 days agoFull timeRetail Apparel and Fashion
July 2022
Hourly Rate:$15.00 per hour
Location:New York City
Duration:6 months
Design Responsibilities
All positions will be based strongly around the following responsibilities (dependent upon the account & team dynamics)Account (department)-focused
- Exploring and developing CAD skills (Prints, Color, Trend reports, Technical flats, Presentation line sheets)
- Researching and analyzing trends in Color, Print, Pattern. Stitch, Yarn and Embellishment.
- Seasonal Retail Reports (Researching retail and cultural trends, follow up and presentation)
- Creating mood and concept boards using Runway, relevant Social Media and Design Research
- Spec’ing (measurements, layouts, yarn and color) and participation in technical fittings
- Yarn, Embroidery, Knitdown and Stitch research and development
- Sourcing (Yarn, Buttons, Beads, Trims and other Design components)
- Shopping, logging and returning conceptual Buy Samples and styling& altering silhouettes as needed
- Visual Merchandising including showroom set ups & styling for presentations, validation handouts & look-books for customers
- Attending Team meetings and Account presentations
- Compiling tech packs, mastersheets and drawing layouts to send to Hong Kong Team.
- Entering data into various systems and ensuring the integrity of the information
- Formatting documents (Powerpoint, Word, Excel)
- Performs general support duties including photocopying, organizing materials (binders, files, folders, filing etc), maintaining spec and sourcing folders
- Daily communication with Hong Kong office via email including sending out styles
- Sending packages to accounts as necessary
- Logging in–house development and sample tracking & returning Buy samples
- Maintaining showrooms and closets
- Positive attitude
- Ability to use initiative
- Professional, verbal and written communication skills
- Strong CAD skills – Photoshop and Illustrator
- Detail orientated
- Good multi-tasker
- Willingness to learn and dedication
- Understanding of knitted garment construction
- Building strong relationship with peers
- Full Time role – 5 days/week
- Adhere to company dress policy
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As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.