About the role#
We are looking for a Product Development, RTW Intern to join our team for the Winter 2027 term. This role reports to the Product Development Manager and is based at our New York headquarters. Please note that this is an unpaid internship for college credit only.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate sample launches by preparing cut tickets, corrected patterns, sew-guides, and mock-ups.
- Visit local factories and vendors daily for sample transportation and development check-ins.
- Execute mock-up launches, pattern plot outs, and fabric fusing.
- Update digital design boards and WIP trackers.
- Maintain style entries, bills of materials, and cut tickets within the RLM PLM system.
- Organize sample racks for fittings and maintain the working space.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program, preferably in Fashion Design, Apparel Production, or Technical Design.
- Basic knowledge of garment construction, fit, and product development.
- Interest in working with woven materials.
- Proficiency in PLM, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to solve problems and meet deadlines.
- Experience with RLM and New York domestic development is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Commitment: Full-time.
About KHAITE
KHAITE designs womenswear and accessories. The brand focuses on contrasts by balancing masculine and feminine elements. Catherine Holstein founded the company in 2016. It operates out of New York and employs approximately 260 people.
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