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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.

✨ 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
  • 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.

✨ 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
  • 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
  • Fashion Design Major
  • Textile Designs or Fibers Major (Home)
  • Industrial 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.

✨ 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
  • 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
Kohl's is an equal opportunity employer.

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