Design Summer Internship

Express•New York, NY

5d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Summer Internship supports the Bonobos brand at PHOENIX Retail, LLC, a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands. The PHOENIX Internship Program is a paid, 10-week program for rising junior and senior undergraduates and graduate students. Interns gain hands-on experience in an area of interest, work with experienced professionals, collaborate across functions, and develop professional skills. The Summer 2027 program runs from June 2 to August 5 and is based at the New York office. Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week and follow the company’s four-days-in-office approach. Relocation is required, and housing accommodations are not provided. The program includes professional-skills workshops, networking sessions with leaders, mentorship opportunities, a cross-functional group project, group outings, social events, and volunteer opportunities. The role involves supporting the Bonobos design team in developing its seasonal line, conducting trend and design research, creating sketches and illustrations, attending fittings, organizing samples and archives, and assisting with seasonal tech packs in a PLM tool. The stated pay range is $23.00–$30.00. Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States; PHOENIX does not sponsor work visas for this position.

Requirements

Be a rising junior or senior undergraduate student or a graduate student.
Be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
Be able to follow the four-days-in-office approach.
Relocate to the New York office; housing accommodations are not provided.
Commit to the entire 10-week program, June 2 through August 5.
Be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States; work visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Preferred GPA of 3.2 or higher.

Responsibilities

Work alongside the Bonobos design team as it builds the seasonal line.
Select applicable trends through aspiration and competitive research.
Conduct design research, including sourcing images, fabrics, trims, prints, colors, and linings.
Learn about the Bonobos business model and customer insights that influence designs.
Develop technical sketches and illustrations for seasonal presentations by hand and with Adobe Illustrator.
Attend fittings and learn about fit and product construction.
Organize samples into categories for reference during meetings and working sessions.
Assist the design team with building seasonal tech packs in a PLM tool.
Organize the fabric, trim, and color archive.