What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Department Intern (Fashion Industry) position at XÍRENA?
The XiRENA Art Department Intern will support the Creative and Art team across day-to-day operations, photoshoots, and preparation. This role will support studio organization, photoshoots, and other creative/art-related tasks, while gaining practical experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Review and ensure alignment of creative assets, including lookbooks, “style this way” guides, postcards, and other marketing materials
• Partner with the Creative Coordinator to prepare and organize print assets for the sales team (lookbooks, style guides, swatch books)
• Support photoshoots by pulling styles and preparing garments, including steaming, organizing racks, and gathering fit-related items
• Assist with casting needs as required, including tracking models, fees, cast dates, agency information, decisions, and feedback
• Create and distribute call sheets for photo shoots
• Assist with organizing selected photos within shared drives and file systems
• Maintain organization of the studio, closets, and dressing rooms before, during, and after shoots (re-tagging garments, updating inventory as needed, stocking refreshments, etc.)
• Support the video team with set-up and breakdown as needed
• Coordinate craft services for all shoots, including:
o Preparing booties, sticky pads, and cleaning supplies for set
o Checking seamless paper is stocked & all items are in stock for the next shoot
o Ordering and picking up lunch; managing coffee, beverages, and on-set refreshment runs
SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS
• 1-3 years in a Creative or Art-related role, fashion industry preferred/education in fashion
• In-Office, part-time - Starting in a temp. capacity
• Ability to multitask, work on tight timelines, and remain calm in a fast-paced environment
• Excel, PowerPoint, Word experience
• Photoshop and Adobe Suites experience (bonus)
• Ability to stand, walk, squat, turn, bend, climb, grasp/reach, and push/pull up to 25 lbs. (team lift system should be used when necessary)
$18-$19/hr
Based in Downtown Los Angeles, Fashion District
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Salary : $18 - $19