Production, Non-Apparel Intern, Spring 2027

KHAITE • New York, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

KHAITE is seeking a Production, Non-Apparel Intern to join its team for the Spring 2027 semester. The internship is based at the company’s New York City headquarters and reports to the Director, Production Operations, Non-Apparel. It is unpaid and offered for college credit only.

The intern will support non-apparel product development and production, including coordinating sample launches and preparing materials and information for development partners in Italy. The role also involves maintaining product and technical documentation, organizing samples and shipments, tracking production timelines, supporting repairs and customer inquiries, and helping prepare internal presentations and seasonal review decks.

KHAITE describes its values as creativity, integrity, kindness, agility, and tenacity. The company is an equal opportunity employer and states that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employer participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program; preferably Fashion Design, Apparel Production, Technical Design, or a related field.
• Previous experience in production in a non-apparel category.
• Proficiency in PLM, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in RLM.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sample launches and ensure materials and information are prepared for development partners in Italy.
• Assist with mock-ups, material allocations, and technical documentation for sample execution.
• Update and maintain design boards with product information, including style names, material swatches, color references, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Organize samples for fittings and keep the working space organized.
• Maintain and organize incoming and outgoing sample packages.
• Assist with the production process by adding information to technical packages, specifications, and approvals with Italy-based vendors.
• Track production timelines and help ensure on-time delivery of bulk materials and finished goods.
• Support product repairs and customer inquiries in coordination with production and merchandising teams.
• Assist with the structure, layout, and formatting of internal presentations and seasonal review decks.
• Perform other duties as requested by management; the job description may be revised.

Benefits

• Unpaid internship for college credit only.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern