About the role#
The Product Styling Intern supports the e-commerce photo studio and Art Team during the Fall 2026 term. This hands-on, on-site role involves both daily studio operations and exposure to styling and creative direction. You will gain insight into how a menswear brand executes high-volume product photography, from initial wardrobe preparation to final on-set styling.
What you'll do#
- Organize and prepare wardrobe items for shoots, including steaming, tagging, and arranging.
- Assist in styling outfits for flat lay and on-model photoshoots to ensure alignment with the brand aesthetic.
- Support on-set setup, breakdown, and general studio flow.
- Maintain an organized inventory of clothing and accessories to ensure products are shoot-ready.
- Collaborate with the team to flag and relocate outdated photo samples.
- Research current trends in fashion and styling techniques to present to the team.
What you'll need#
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Comfortable with hands-on, repetitive tasks and creative problem-solving.
- Interest in fashion, styling, product photography, or creative direction.
- Prior internship or experience in a fashion or studio environment is a plus.
- Pursuing a degree in Art, Graphic Design, Media Studies, or Marketing.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Fall 2026 (late August through mid-December).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $24 per hour plus a $20 per day lunch credit.
About Proper Cloth
Proper Cloth produces custom menswear, with a primary focus on dress shirts and suits. The company operates in the retail apparel industry and maintains headquarters in New York. It was founded in 2008 and currently employs between 11 and 50 people. The business combines fashion with technology to manage its custom clothing production.
How to get in at Proper Cloth
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