About the role#
This 10-week summer internship program provides hands-on experience within the Randa Apparel & Accessories design division. You will work alongside our design and merchandising teams to learn the fundamentals of retail and wholesale operations. Interns will also complete a group project, mentored by company staff, and present a solution or recommendation to organizational leaders during the final week.
What you'll do#
- Assist the design team with seasonal concepts and brand visions.
- Collaborate with merchants to build assortments and respond to fashion trends.
- Create and manage tech packs using our PLM software.
- Provide technical details to overseas vendors to manage sample development.
- Produce sketches and contribute to seasonal presentations of proposed designs.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Majors in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, or Fashion Marketing/Business are a plus.
- Ability to work on-site, Monday through Friday, for the full 10-week duration.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and a desire to learn.
- Comfort managing multiple priorities in a busy environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
- Compensation: $20.00 per hour.
About Randa Apparel & Accessories
Randa Apparel and Accessories designs, produces, and distributes apparel and fashion items. Founded in 1910, the company manages a portfolio of over 30 brands including Haggar, Levi's, and Calvin Klein. It operates globally with North American offices in cities such as New York City, Chicago, and Dallas. The firm employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and distributes over 100 million items annually through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels.
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