Kohl's is hiring: Apparel Design Intern in Milwaukee

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