Design
Apparel Design Intern
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As a Design Intern, you will support all aspects of product creation for Kohl’s private-label brands. You will gain a strong understanding of each brand’s aesthetic and customer while developing the foundational design skills necessary in the apparel industry. You will be placed within a specific category or brand but have the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple areas.
As a Design Intern, you will support all aspects of product creation for Kohl’s private-label brands. You will gain a strong understanding of each brand’s aesthetic and customer while developing the foundational design skills necessary in the apparel industry. You will be placed within a specific category or brand but have the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple areas.
✨ What You’ll Do
- Assist in research and trends specific to category and brand
- Assist in PLM skills, including vendor communication, updating BOMs, submitting comments and style uploads
- Sketch designs focus on stitch, detail and proportion accuracy
- Create presentations using Miro to articulate design concepts
- Present your work with research and application in the form of color, mood boards, collages, and original designs through Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop CADs
- Support in building design tech packs to pass to Tech Design
- Collaborate with Merchant, Production and Trend teams to ideate and execute styles that support the brand’s vision and strategy
- Train in 3D software (Browzwear Vstitcher)
- Additional tasks may be assigned
💡 What Skills You Have
Required
Preferred
- Undergraduate Junior
- Passion for design and the customer
- Ability to envision future product directions
- Strong eye for color and trend, with skills to translate for the customer
- Highly self-motivated, inquisitive, and solution-oriented
- Basic understanding of fabric and garment construction
- Proficient in managing deadlines and working efficiently
- Clear and articulate communication skills
- Strong collaboration skills
Preferred
- Fashion Design Major
- Background in apparel design
Home Product Design Intern
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As a Design Intern (Home), you will support all aspects of product creation for Kohl’s private and exclusive label brands. You will gain a strong understanding of each brand’s aesthetic and customer while developing the foundational design skills necessary in the textile and hard home industries. You will be placed within a specific category or brand but have the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple areas.
As a Design Intern (Home), you will support all aspects of product creation for Kohl’s private and exclusive label brands. You will gain a strong understanding of each brand’s aesthetic and customer while developing the foundational design skills necessary in the textile and hard home industries. You will be placed within a specific category or brand but have the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple areas.
✨ What You’ll Do
- Assist in research and trends specific to category and brand
- Assist in PLM tasks, including vendor communication, submitting comments and style uploads
- Create presentations using Miro to articulate design concepts
- Present research and designs through color, mood boards, collages, and Adobe Illustrator sketches or Photoshop CADs
- Conduct quality and color reviews for product samples and communicate feedback or approvals to vendor partners
- Collaborate with Merchant, Production, Art and Trend teams to brainstorm and execute styles aligning with brand vision and strategy
- Additional tasks may be assigned
💡 What Skills You Have
Required
Preferred
- Undergraduate Junior or Senior
- Passion for design and the customer
- Ability to envision future product directions
- Strong eye for color and trend, with skills to translate for the customer
- Highly self-motivated, inquisitive and solution-oriented
- Basic understanding of fabric and garment construction
- Proficient in managing deadlines and working efficiently
- Clear and articulate communication skills
Preferred
- Major in Printmaking/Surface Design, Textile Design, Fibers, Graphic Design (soft home)
- Major in Fine Arts/Studio Arts, Accessories Design, Industrial Design or Interior Design (hard home)
Assistant Designer
February 2027 Start Date
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As an Assistant Designer, you will support Design leaders in creating an assortment that aligns with brand positioning and target customers.
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As an Assistant Designer, you will support Design leaders in creating an assortment that aligns with brand positioning and target customers.
✨ What You’ll Do
- Build, create and maintain tech packs, trim sheets and design packages
- Ensure accurate data entry into Product Lifecycle Management
- Assist in meeting preparation and breakdown, including room setup, samples, reports and creating boards and line sheets
- Gather and analyze market and trend research
- Ensure understanding of the supported brand, foster innovation and remain updated on the competition
- Complete pre-packages as a part of the research and development process
- Additional tasks may be assigned
💡 What Skills You Have
Required
Preferred
- Familiarity and moderate proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Ned Graphics, Kaledo or related program
Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or related field
- Previous retail experience
- Previous experience in design or product accessory business and the competitive landscape
- Domestic travel may be required
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