Production Intern - Carolina Herrera (Fashion)

The Opportunity

Establishing a globally recognized aesthetic, Carolina Herrera resided at the helm of her eponymous label for over three decades. She has proven with each new season that effortless elegance paired with modern refinement is always relevant and embraced. Under the new creative direction of Wes Gordon, we believe our future is brighter than ever. A big part of our vision ahead lies within our internship program. The internship program at Carolina Herrera is designed to engage young talented students, like yourself, and evolve the future leaders of fashion.  

It is our goal that your internship experience is a fun educational experience. The cross departmental approach at such a small company enhances your skill set beyond any learning of the classroom setting. You will have the opportunity to work with almost every department. This working environment at Carolina Herrera provides the greatest opportunity for you to acquire hands-on experience in the business world. 

What you'll get to do

• Make swatches, and apply them to cut tickets for contractors to follow 
• Prepare samples for upcoming fittings (steaming, measuring as needed)  
• Shadow Production Department with all department related activities specifically focusing on creating trim packages (including counting buttons, folding sticker piles, rolling content label ribbon), preparing shipments, and factory communications regarding duplicates. 
• Participate in Production fittings.  
• Participate in the creation and maintenance of patternmaker style sheets.  
• Research and source materials, trims, fabric, etc based on the seasonal collection needs. 
• Support with factory pick-up and drop offs around the garment district.  
• Support atelier with transferring samples to/from PR.  
• Prepare swatches and BOM updates for atelier patternmakers  
• Assist Managers in maintaining an organized and clutter free studio. 

A reasonable estimate of the current hourly rate is $16.50/hour USD.

We'd love to meet you if you have

• Attention to detail  
• Organizational skills   
• Strong desire to learn  
• Excellent ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.  
• Understands how to read patterns, basic hand sewing and machine sewing is a plus 

• Must be a current student or recent graduate 
• Knowledge of woven and knitwear garment construction (or strong desire to learn).  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PLM database a plus 
• Knowledge of fabric and fabric types  
• Knowledge of the garment district  

A few things you'll love about us