Design Intern-Chicago

Randa Corp • Rosemont, IL

15h • Onsite

About The Position

In this 10-week specialized program, you will be working in our Design division. You will assist the Design & Merchandising teams and will be exposed to the fundamentals of retail and wholesale businesses. Randa Apparel & Accessories (RAA) is a global powerhouse with over 100 years of expertise, operating a portfolio of 30+ brands across all channels of distribution. RAA produces exceptional products and services, delights our customers, and makes our partners successful. We empower our associates, create growth opportunities at every level, and strive to make RAA the best place to build a career. We are looking for individuals to work at a diverse, equitable, & inclusive workspace where associates are encouraged to bring their true, authentic selves.

Requirements

• Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Marketing/Business Majors a plus
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Must be available to work on-site, Monday through Friday
• Able to commit to the full duration of the internship program (10 weeks)
• Thrives in collaborative settings and understands the value of cross-functional alignment
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude toward learning and problem-solving
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities
• Looking to gain hands-on experience

Responsibilities

• Assisting the design team in creating designs that fit into seasonal concepts and specific brand visions
• Collaborate with merchants to build assortments and react to fashion trends
• Provides technical details to overseas vendors for managing sample development
• Produces sketches and may make seasonal presentations of proposed designs
• Create and manage tech packs through our PLM software and communicate with/ overseas vendors on sample development
• Project Interns will be assigned a group project and a mentor to help provide coaching & support throughout the project. The project will be presented in the final week to various leaders within the organization. The goal is to research and present a solution or recommendation based on white space within the company. This will give interns an opportunity to work with cross-functional departments and individuals across our multiple locations to put together a solution to create a positive change.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern