Apparel Design Internship Job in Dodgeville, Wisconsin US
Apparel Design Internship
Job Description Lands? End is a premier source of apparel and gear for women, men, kids and the home ? sold by catalog, online, and nearly 300 Lands? End Shops at Sears. Since 1963, we?ve earned a reputation for quality, value and exceptional customer service embodied by one simple promise: everything we sell is Guaranteed. Period.® Lands? End is a proud member of the Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) family of companies. Our environment is customer focused and innovative. When you join Lands? End, you will join over 5,000 talented individuals who are leaders, critical thinkers, accountable, curious, flexible, and results-minded ? all driving toward the same goal ? to motivate customers and drive sales through multiple channels. Our 12 week Summer Internship Program is held at the Lands? End corporate headquarters in Dodgeville, WI. Dodgeville is a community of about 4,000 that offers charming restored buildings with plenty of stores, specialty shops, restaurants and professional services. Nearby Governor Dodge State Park is Wisconsin?s largest with over 5,000 scenic acres, two lakes, and a waterfall. Dodgeville is located just 45 minutes from Madison. Responsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements Lands? End Internship Program Overview: As a Lands? End intern, you?ll join a diverse group of individuals from a variety of schools and areas of study for the 12 week Summer program. Some highlights of our summer internship program include: ?Competitive internship salary ?Relocation assistance ?Career-building workshops ?Scholarship opportunities ?Team-building activities ?Leadership and cross functional learning opportunities ?Free access to an 80,000 square foot onsite fitness facility ?Merchandise discounts at Lands? End and Sears. Lands? End Apparel Design Internship: As an intern in the apparel design function, you will work alongside seasoned designers to develop Lands? End product ? bringing concepts to life. By including color, fabrication, silhouettes, and mood, you will provide design recommendations and support visual set ups and presentations to convey design vision. Through trend analysis and market research, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining design books and journals. Successful Apparel Design Interns have: ?An understanding of textile construction as well as color and printing techniques ?Strong industry knowledge and passion for the Lands? End brand ?Basic fit and pattern making skills ?Passion for current fashion and emerging trends ?Ability to work with a variety of work styles as well as the ability to work independently Past Intern Responsibilities: ?Trend and competitor research ?Technical flats and inspiration boards ?Visual set ups and presentations ?Fittings and returns analysis