Kohl's
Apparel Design Intern
Kohl's, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
About the Role
As a Design Intern, you will support all aspects of product creation for Kohl’s private-label brands. You will gain a strong understanding of each brand’s aesthetic and customer while developing the foundational design skills necessary in the apparel industry. You will be placed within a specific category or brand but have the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple areas.
What You’ll Do
Assist in research and trends specific to category and brand
Assist in PLM skills, including vendor communication, updating BOMs, submitting comments and style uploads
Sketch designs focus on stitch, detail and proportion accuracy
Create presentations using Google Slides to articulate design concepts
Present your work with research and application in the form of color, mood boards, collages, and original designs through AI sketches and Photoshop CADs
Support in building design tech packs to pass to Tech Design
Collaborate with Merchant, Production and Trend teams to ideate and execute styles that support the brand’s vision and strategy
Train in 3D software (Browzwear Vstitcher)
Additional tasks may be assigned
What Skills You Have
Required
Undergraduate Junior or Senior
Passion for design and the customer
Ability to envision future product directions
Strong eye for color and trend, with skills to translate for the customer
Highly self-motivated, inquisitive, and solution-oriented
Basic understanding of fabric and garment construction
Proficient in managing deadlines and working efficiently
Clear and articulate communication skills
Strong collaboration skills
Preferred
Fashion Design Major
Background in apparel design
As a Design Intern, you will support all aspects of product creation for Kohl’s private-label brands. You will gain a strong understanding of each brand’s aesthetic and customer while developing the foundational design skills necessary in the apparel industry. You will be placed within a specific category or brand but have the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple areas.
What You’ll Do
Assist in research and trends specific to category and brand
Assist in PLM skills, including vendor communication, updating BOMs, submitting comments and style uploads
Sketch designs focus on stitch, detail and proportion accuracy
Create presentations using Google Slides to articulate design concepts
Present your work with research and application in the form of color, mood boards, collages, and original designs through AI sketches and Photoshop CADs
Support in building design tech packs to pass to Tech Design
Collaborate with Merchant, Production and Trend teams to ideate and execute styles that support the brand’s vision and strategy
Train in 3D software (Browzwear Vstitcher)
Additional tasks may be assigned
What Skills You Have
Required
Undergraduate Junior or Senior
Passion for design and the customer
Ability to envision future product directions
Strong eye for color and trend, with skills to translate for the customer
Highly self-motivated, inquisitive, and solution-oriented
Basic understanding of fabric and garment construction
Proficient in managing deadlines and working efficiently
Clear and articulate communication skills
Strong collaboration skills
Preferred
Fashion Design Major
Background in apparel design