Remote Fashion Design intern

Buttercloth is a direct‑to‑consumer apparel brand known for redefining dress shirts and casual staples through innovative fabric and comfort. We engineer proprietary textiles like Icy Cotton®, infused with mint fibers and designed with 6‑way stretch, to deliver dress shirts that feel like your favorite T-shirt.
We’ve expanded from men’s shirts into broader assortments (women’s, polos, T-shirts) and are now beginning to enter wholesale channels.
At Buttercloth, design is not just about aesthetics but also about comfort, performance, and smart innovation. We’re looking for a creative and driven design intern to join us at the ground level, helping build future collections and push the boundaries of fabric, fit, and styling.
Key Responsibilities

Assist in trend and market research, with focus on fabrics, finishes, and wearable stretch innovations

Create concept boards, mood boards, and color story explorations aligned with brand DNA

Sketch design ideas (freehand and/or digital) for shirts, tops, polos, and other apparel

Develop technical flats and spec sheets for design review

Collaborate with fabric and material sourcing — assist in evaluating knit and woven textiles, stretch fabrics, trims

Support prototyping: review samples, document feedback, help with fit/fabric trials

Participate in fittings, take notes, suggest adjustments

Help maintain an organized design materials library (swatches, fabrics, sample archive)

Work with the design/merchandising team on line planning, seasonal assortment layouts, and collection cohesion

Assist in preparing lookbooks, lookbooks mockups, line sheets, and internal presentations

Aid in visual merchandising or product styling as needed

General design department support: file management, documentation, cross‑team coordination
Qualifications& Skills

Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, or related field

Strong sketching and illustration skills (hand and digital)

Proficiency in design software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or equivalents)

Good aesthetic sense, eye for details, and understanding of brand identity

Ability to take direction, adapt feedback, and work collaboratively

Strong organizational and time management skills