Overview
Technical Design Intern Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at Retrofête
Title: Technical Design Intern
Company: Retrofête
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
*THIS IS AN UNPAID INTERNSHIP, WE PROVIDE A DAILY STIPEND & SCHOOL CREDIT*
*RESUMES SUBMITTED WITHOUT PORTFOLIO WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED*
A nod to the glamour and exuberance of decades past, the New York-based label takes its name from a melding of synonyms for “vintage” and “party.” Enlivened with “more-is-more” energy, Retrofête blurs the line between day and night, creating a life-of-the-party aesthetic within each design. The iridescence of the sequins, modern meets vintage denim, and sophisticated silk silhouettes—each detail elevates a feeling of nostalgia with a fashion forward take on confident and sexy styles.
Responsibilities:
Preparing for and Assisting in the fittings
Tracking the samples and logging them into the system
Garment spec’ing efficiently and accurately
Facilitating the timely sample, fabric and trim approvals and other components to support on time deliveries
Updating tech packs for production
Communicating daily with overseas factories to follow up, answer questions and problem solve
Running errands to garment district as needed
Requirements:
Preferably Tech design major, Fashion Design major is also good
knowledge of womenswear and/or menswear garment construction, pattern making
Attention to detail, strong organizational and problem solving skills
Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite proficient
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment
Adaptability to wear different hats to finish projects
Positive, friendly, can-do attitude, willingness to learn
Animal lover (we have an office puppy!)
Must be authorized to work in the US.
Daily rate depends on the experience
*THIS IS AN UNPAID INTERNSHIP, WE PROVIDE A DAILY STIPEND & SCHOOL CREDIT*
