Design Intern

Stitch Golf Holdings Inc•Apex, NC

About The Position

STITCH Golf is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Design Intern to support its Product Management team. The internship provides hands-on experience in developing premium golf, lifestyle, and apparel products, with exposure to translating creative concepts into production-ready designs. The Design Intern will work closely with the Product Management team, focusing primarily on creating and updating technical packages (tech packs), developing stripe and pattern designs, and assisting with product artwork and design development. The role is suited to someone with a strong eye for color, pattern, proportion, and detail who is eager to build experience in the technical side of product design. The internship offers experience with the full product design and development process, from initial creative concepts and pattern development through technical documentation and production preparation. The intern will contribute to products developed for the STITCH Golf brand.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
Strong understanding of color, pattern, scale, proportion, and layout.
Ability to create clean and accurate technical artwork.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to take creative direction and incorporate feedback into designs.
Comfort managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
A design portfolio is required for consideration. Portfolios should demonstrate relevant creative and technical skills and may include pattern or print development, stripe designs, technical drawings, tech packs, apparel or accessory concepts, CADs, or other product design work.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating or working with tech packs, technical drawings, patterns, prints, or textile designs.
Interest in golf, apparel, accessories, fashion, or lifestyle products.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating, organizing, and updating technical packages (tech packs) for new and existing products.
Create and develop stripe designs, patterns, prints, and repeat artwork for apparel, accessories, and other product categories.
Translate creative concepts and sketches into clear, production-ready technical drawings and specifications.
Assist with product specifications, measurements, colorways, materials, trims, artwork placement, and other tech-pack details.
Create and update CADs, flats, and technical illustrations as needed.
Support development of seasonal color palettes, patterns, graphics, and product concepts.
Prepare artwork and design files for internal review and product development.
Revise designs based on samples, feedback, and product development needs.
Maintain organized digital design files, artwork, color references, and product documentation.
Collaborate with the Product Management team throughout the product development process.
Research current trends in golf, apparel, accessories, color, pattern, and lifestyle design.
Participate in design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and other creative projects as needed.