Fashion Design Intern (Hourly)

Austin Community College • Austin, TX

1d • $23

About The Position

With supervision, will perform general administrative duties and/or research functions for the purpose of developing a working knowledge of a specific area of study. This is an internship, and students must receive credit to participate. Examples of What You Can Expect to Learn: The apparel design and product development cycle for businesses Research color and design trends How to create a design presentation Technical design, illustrations, and the elements of a tech pack How to create a Time and Action calendar How to communicate with wholesale suppliers How to source materials Project communication skills Source and request swatches Create mood boards Measure samples Basic Patternmaking work Sample making for production Any other ad-hoc ACCFI activities

Requirements

• Entry-level position where little to no industry knowledge is acceptable. However, must possess the following attributes so that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• A demonstrated interest in fashion trends, color schemes, and textiles
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Clear, professional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Willing to learn and take direction
• Great attitude, enthusiastic, and is a team player
• Ability to prioritize work
• Tech savvy and fast learner
• Can work within tight deadlines
• Inner motivation and work ethic
• Maintaining an established work schedule
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy
• Effectively using organizational and planning skill, including attention to detail and follow-through
• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Working collaboratively with internal and external constituents including faculty and staff members, investors, fashion leaders, community leaders, and public agencies
• Demonstrated interest in fashion production planning innovation
• The ability to work independently within departmental policies and guidelines
• Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software
• Use of Adobe Creative Suite
• Will be integrating the use of the Gerber digital solutions package in all design and development stages of the process.
• Must be comfortable learning and using new technology.
• High school graduate or currently earning an credit bearing degree in Fashion Design or a Fashion Design Certificate preferred
• 18+ years old
• Available at a maximum of 19 hours per week
• Work safely and follow safety rules, including wearing manufacturing safety attire
• Report unsafe working conditions and behavior
• Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices

Nice To Haves

• currently earning an credit bearing degree in Fashion Design or a Fashion Design Certificate

Benefits

• Full-time faculty and staff employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the college are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D.
• ACC does not participate in Social Security.
• ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only).
• Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees