Men's Denim and Bottoms Design Intern

Ariat International•San Leandro, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This internship is a great opportunity to learn the denim development process, participate in an inclusive team dedicated to giving a complete introduction and education into denim, and bottoms: fabric, fit, finish, details, development from industry experts. The intern will help the design team in concept, sketching, and product management. Denim and bottoms at Ariat is rooted in detail and fit, and this experience will be complete with creativity, process, technical exposure, and details.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with a major in engineering or related field or recent graduate.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Outstanding organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload
Demonstrates strong motivation to carry out projects and/or assigned work duties
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize

Responsibilities

Owning design development for M/W Workwear Bottoms (denim & non-denim), including washes, trims, and vendor communication
Supporting design execution through Illustrator flats, CADs, specs, presentation boards, and development packages (PLM/BOM/sketch alignment)
Assisting with fabric and wash development, including creating briefs, building packages, and communicating wash direction updates
Managing trim development and seasonal tracking, and coordinating with materials, sourcing, and vendors on samples
Reviewing samples and providing clear feedback on color, construction, fit, and quality; attending fit sessions and updating specs accordingly
Conducting trend and market research to supporting concept development and identifying opportunities
Handling cross-functional and operational tasks, including sample management, presentations, and sales meeting prep
Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs