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design, art & creative
Creative Marketing Intern
Has you written all over it.
Do you love design, creative storytelling, and creative problem-solving? If so, this is for you! Creative Marketing interns will have the opportunity to learn how creative marketing impacts the marketing ecosystem. They will work collectively, as well as independently, with other creative team members to develop creative solutions that appeal to our customers through many different marketing channels.
What you'll do
All: Assist in development of Kohl's Brand storytelling and promotional experiences for our customers
Work collectively with creative partners to bring Kohl's brands to life!
Copy: Leverage storytelling as well as story creation
Design: Execute overarching design (look & feel) in conjunction with copy
Work collectively with creative partners to bring Kohl's brands to life!
Copy: Leverage storytelling as well as story creation
Design: Execute overarching design (look & feel) in conjunction with copy
This is you
Successful at balancing creative ideation with strategic thinking
Passionate about creating unique visual experiences for our customers through storytelling
Creative problem solver
Work with a sense of urgency and are comfortable with change and ambiguity
Innovate thinker and problem solver
Collaborative with peers and leaders
Results-oriented
Passionate about creating unique visual experiences for our customers through storytelling
Creative problem solver
Work with a sense of urgency and are comfortable with change and ambiguity
Innovate thinker and problem solver
Collaborative with peers and leaders
Results-oriented
Career path
Marketing Intern >
Copy Writer / Designer >
Sr. Copy Writer / Art Director >
Copy Lead / Sr. Art Director >
Manager, Copy/Manager, Design
Copy Writer / Designer >
Sr. Copy Writer / Art Director >
Copy Lead / Sr. Art Director >
Manager, Copy/Manager, Design
Your major is probably something like
Graphic Design
Graphic Communication
User Experience/Digital Design
Journalism
Mass Communication
Creative Writing
...and more!
Graphic Communication
User Experience/Digital Design
Journalism
Mass Communication
Creative Writing
...and more!
More Info
10 week paid internship
Associate discount
Associate discount
Art
You will work in a fast paced environment creating patterns and artwork for Kohl's private label brands. You will gain a strong understanding of each brand's aesthetic and be able to work on a variety of different projects.
What you'll do - Intern
Assist in creating and manipulating prints, yarn-dyes, and placed graphics
Assist the lead textile designer in setting up art concept boards
Participate in the research and development of seasonal trends, themes, concepts and colors
Create original graphic art from the concept direction
Present your work with research in the form of color, mood boards and collages
Collaborate with color, trend, and CAD artists, the buying office and other designers
Assist the lead textile designer in setting up art concept boards
Participate in the research and development of seasonal trends, themes, concepts and colors
Create original graphic art from the concept direction
Present your work with research in the form of color, mood boards and collages
Collaborate with color, trend, and CAD artists, the buying office and other designers
This is you - Intern
Undergraduate junior
You have a strong artistic background and the ability to create conceptual and fine art in several different mediums
You know your way around photoshop and illustrator
You love to solve problems - ex. "how can I make a floral pattern look masculine?"
The idea of typography, hand lettering, embroidery, textures and dimension excites you
You see the value in critiques - you use the feedback to make your designs stronger
You have a strong artistic background and the ability to create conceptual and fine art in several different mediums
You know your way around photoshop and illustrator
You love to solve problems - ex. "how can I make a floral pattern look masculine?"
The idea of typography, hand lettering, embroidery, textures and dimension excites you
You see the value in critiques - you use the feedback to make your designs stronger
Career path
Art Intern >
Assistant Artist >
Artist >
Advanced Artist >
Art Manager >
Art Director >
Assistant Artist >
Artist >
Advanced Artist >
Art Manager >
Art Director >
Your major is probably something like
Fibers
Illustration
Graphic Design
Fine Arts
Textile Design
Illustration
Graphic Design
Fine Arts
Textile Design
More info
10 week paid internship
Associate discount
Associate discount
What you'll do - Full Time
Works with design to develop concept board art needs for milestone meetings
Applies seasonal results of color, print, and pattern to future art
Set up production-ready artwork within area/ areas of responsibility
Responsible for generating all post-production art revisions and colorway revisions
Applies seasonal results of color, print, and pattern to future art
Set up production-ready artwork within area/ areas of responsibility
Responsible for generating all post-production art revisions and colorway revisions
Qualifications - Full Time
Required
Proficient at Adobe Illustrator, familiar with Photoshop, Nedgraphics
College degree in Graphic Design, Textile Design, Illustration or related field
Preferred
Previous retail experience
Proficient at Adobe Illustrator, familiar with Photoshop, Nedgraphics
College degree in Graphic Design, Textile Design, Illustration or related field
Preferred
Previous retail experience
Design
Work in a fast-paced, collaborative and creative environment supporting all aspects of product creation for Kohl's private label brands.
Accountabilities - Intern
Assist in research and trends specific to category and brand
Assist in PLM skills including vendor communication, updating BOMs, submit comments, and styles uploads
Sketch designs with a focus on stitch, detail, and proportion accuracy
Build presentations in google slides to support the design's vision
Present your work with research and application in the form of color, mood boards, collages, and original designs through AI sketches and Photoshop CADs
Support in building design tech packs to pass to TD
Collaborate with Merchant, Production, and Trend teams to ideate and execute styles that support the brand's vision and strategy
Balance the calendar with meetings and deadlines through open communication with manager
Train in 3D software, Browzwear Vstitcher
Assist in PLM skills including vendor communication, updating BOMs, submit comments, and styles uploads
Sketch designs with a focus on stitch, detail, and proportion accuracy
Build presentations in google slides to support the design's vision
Present your work with research and application in the form of color, mood boards, collages, and original designs through AI sketches and Photoshop CADs
Support in building design tech packs to pass to TD
Collaborate with Merchant, Production, and Trend teams to ideate and execute styles that support the brand's vision and strategy
Balance the calendar with meetings and deadlines through open communication with manager
Train in 3D software, Browzwear Vstitcher
This is you - Intern
Undergraduate junior or senior
Passion for design and the customer
Can see beyond the product today and envision what it could be
Great eye for color and trend with a strong taste level and ability to translate appropriately to the customer
Highly self-motivated and able to ask the right questions in order to seek solutions
Basic understanding of fabric and garment construction
Can work well within calendar and deadlines, while using the time effectively and efficiently
Ability to share a clear point of view
Positive, approachable and enjoys collaborating
Passion for design and the customer
Can see beyond the product today and envision what it could be
Great eye for color and trend with a strong taste level and ability to translate appropriately to the customer
Highly self-motivated and able to ask the right questions in order to seek solutions
Basic understanding of fabric and garment construction
Can work well within calendar and deadlines, while using the time effectively and efficiently
Ability to share a clear point of view
Positive, approachable and enjoys collaborating
What you'll do - Full Time
Builds creates, and updates tech packs, trim sheets, and design packages; ensures information is accurately entered into PLM
Reviews with Designer/ Senior Designer
Supports in meeting preparation and breakdown including room set up, samples, reports, creating boards and line sheets
Compiles market and trend research to review with the Designer/ Senior Designer, to gain an understanding of the brand they support, drive innovation, and stay current on the competition
Completes pre-packages as a part of the research and development process for the Designer/ Senior Designer they support
Reviews with Designer/ Senior Designer
Supports in meeting preparation and breakdown including room set up, samples, reports, creating boards and line sheets
Compiles market and trend research to review with the Designer/ Senior Designer, to gain an understanding of the brand they support, drive innovation, and stay current on the competition
Completes pre-packages as a part of the research and development process for the Designer/ Senior Designer they support
Qualifications - Full Time
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
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