Fashion Intern-Co-op
About The Position
Holy Trinity School (HTS) is seeking an individual with expertise in fashion design to support students (ages 12-18) in the HTS Fashion Forward Program. This program allows students in grades 6-12 to design and create garments through sketching, fabric selection, draping on dress forms, and using sewing machines and sergers. Students also learn to use design tech tools like laser cutters. The role involves supporting students in their creative process, from initial inspiration to final garment construction. The position is located at HTS in Richmond Hill, with ideal hours of 3-5 pm on weekdays, though some flexibility is available. The program runs from October 2026 to June 2027, with potential for summer programming in July.
Requirements
- Expertise and training in the world of fashion design.
- Ability to guide students from raw inspiration to cohesive design of a garment.
- Ability to translate 2D sketches into 3D garments through the use of patterns, muslin draping on dress forms, and fit correction.
- Proficiency in sewing machinery, simple tailoring, and diverse finishing techniques.
- Deep knowledge of fiber behavior, fabric weights, grainlines, and sourcing.
- Fluency in Adobe Illustrator and other fashion industry software.
- Willingness to learn how to use equipment like the laser cutter and 3D printers to supplement the student work.
- Some experience in supporting and understanding how age 11 - 18 year old students learn and need to be supported in the creative process.
Responsibilities
- Support students (ages 12-18) in achieving their goals in the HTS Fashion Forward Program.
- Guide students from raw inspiration to cohesive garment design.
- Assist students in translating 2D sketches into 3D garments using patterns, muslin draping, and fit correction.
- Teach students proficiency in sewing machinery and diverse finishing techniques.
- Educate students on textile science, including fiber behavior, fabric weights, grainlines, and sourcing.
- Support students in learning to use equipment like the laser cutter and 3D printers.
- Provide support and understanding for how 11-18 year old students learn and need to be supported in the creative process.
Benefits
- Learners who are inspiring, dedicated and deeply committed to their learning and our community
- A stimulating learning and work environment
- Extensive professional learning opportunities
- A beautiful and modern campus nestled in 37 acres of forest in the Oak Ridges Moraine
- A professional culture based on the principles of integrity, professionalism and innovation
- An environment that is committed to equity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
