What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Design Intern position at Retrofête?
*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