Apparel Design Intern
LIVE THE ISLAND LIFE
Tommy Bahama is looking for creative, diverse, and energetic people to help us live the island life! Tommy Bahama has grown to include both men’s and women’s apparel, home and beach goods, and a thriving restaurant and bar business. Everything that bears the Tommy Bahama name is created with an unwavering eye towards quality. More than ever, our focus is on taking our guests someplace great — through exceptional service, upscale products, and delicious food and drinks. Maintaining our unique point of view requires a diverse team that includes apparel designers, e-commerce and technology experts, manufacturing and operations, and, of course, retail and hospitality professionals. We would love to have you share your talents with us!
SET THE COURSE
The Tommy Bahama Internship Program is one of many parts of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. As such, candidates that represent diverse backgrounds such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, People with Disabilities, Veterans and any other underrepresent group are highly encouraged to apply.
The Apparel Design Intern will be a part of the Men’s, Women’s or Swim’s Design team helping deliver on cross-functional projects that support the research and ideation for product development. The Intern will have the opportunity to interact with teams involved in design, product management and merchandising, sourcing, and sustainability.
- Interested candidates should apply online with resume, online portfolio and (optional) 1 minute video personal statement telling us why you are interested in Tommy Bahama and something we should know about you from a career perspective. The Internship will last approximately 8 weeks during summer break timeframe. The start date of the internship will be June 12th.
- This is a paid internship opportunity. This role is not eligible for benefits.
BE THE ISLAND GUIDE
- Assists Designer to develop specific classifications within the Tommy Bahama line for upcoming season(s).
- Assists Designer in researching fashion trends that will translate for the Tommy Bahama guest.
- Prepares presentation boards as needed.
- Assists in creating Illustrator Sketches for garment styling and updates as necessary for Tech Packs.
- Assists in developing construction specifications and updates as necessary for Tech Packs.
- Assists in filling sketches with color, print, and pattern.
- Assists in building style pyramids for meeting presentations (Women’s).
- Assists in keeping style data up to date in PLM.
- Assists with Lab Dip requests and receipts, reviewing lab dips in light box upon receipt from TBGS partners, learning to comment on color improvements needed.
- Assists with set-up of artwork numbers in PLM.
- Assists with development of Yarn Dye, Embroidery and Embellishment development cards.
- Assists in reviewing Yarn Dye, Embroidery and Embellishment submits from vendors, learns to identify improvements needed and how to communicate those to vendor.
- Attends Milestone Meetings (sample reviews/adoptions) with Design team, assists in presentations as requested.
- Attends Fit Sessions to learn process and assist in note taking and follow-up.
- Flexible for other duties as needed to help support the overall business.
ESSENTIALS FOR LIFE IN PARADISE
An expected graduation date of December 2022 or Spring 2023 in Fashion Design or related degree.
- Knowledge of material and garment construction
- Experience in building compelling visual tools. (Adobe illustrator, Power Point, Boards, etc.)
- Self-starter attitude and the ability to be a team player within a fast-paced team
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
- Strong information seeking-skills and a drive to make things happen
- Ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse group
Please include the following in your application:
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Portfolio for Design Interns
• One minute video personal statement (not required but encouraged)
- Why Tommy Bahama?
- Tell me something we should know about you.
Pay for the role will be $24 an hour.
Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!
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