APPAREL DESIGN INTERN

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 Miro to articulate design concepts
Present your work with research and application in the form of color, mood boards, collages, and original designs through Adobe Illustrator 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
About the Internship Dates: The internship is 10 weeks, beginning on Monday, June 7th and ending on Friday, August 13th, 2027.
Location: This role is based out of our Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
Housing: Housing and transportation options will be provided for interns based out of the Corporate Office.
Working Arrangements: As a Kohl’s intern, you’ll work in a hybrid-model, working in the office Monday-Thursday. Fridays are a flexible working arrangement date, where associates are able to work from home. However, for our interns, there are occasionally in person events on Fridays.
Perks There are many things that make the Kohl’s Internship an amazing opportunity & experience!
Team Support & Development - You will work alongside other interns, while also having a dedicated coach and manager to help you with daily work & your development.
Real Work - You will have the chance to contribute to real projects during your summer.
Fun - We want our interns to have fun! Whether it’s exploring Milwaukee with fellow interns at a Brewer’s Baseball game, walking along the Lake Michigan lakefront paths, or participating in a photo shoot at Kohl's Photo Studio - you’re sure to have a fun packed summer with Kohl’s!
What Skills You Have Required Undergraduate Junior
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
Essential Functions The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.
Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
Ability to comply with dress code requirements
Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation
Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company
Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner

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