ET Conversion - 2027 - Design Internship II
Summary
Design Intern supporting product creation for Kohl’s private-label apparel and home brands through trend research, PLM tasks, sketching, and tech pack building using Google Slides, Photoshop, AI, and Browzwear VStitcher.
Role Specific Information
Job Description
(Apparel)
About the Role
As a Design Intern, you will support all aspects of product creation for Kohl’s private-label brands. You will gain a strong understanding of each brand’s aesthetic and customer while developing the foundational design skills necessary in the apparel industry. You will be placed within a specific category or brand but have the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple areas.
What You’ll Do
Assist in research and trends specific to category and brand
Assist in PLM skills, including vendor communication, updating BOMs, submitting comments and style uploads
Sketch designs focus on stitch, detail and proportion accuracy
Create presentations using Google Slides to articulate design concepts
Present your work with research and application in the form of color, mood boards, collages, and original designs through AI sketches and Photoshop CADs
Support in building design tech packs to pass to Tech Design
Collaborate with Merchant, Production and Trend teams to ideate and execute styles that support the brand’s vision and strategy
Train in 3D software (Browzwear Vstitcher)
Additional tasks may be assigned
What Skills You Have
Required
Undergraduate Junior or Senior
Passion for design and the customer
Ability to envision future product directions
Strong eye for color and trend, with skills to translate for the customer
Highly self-motivated, inquisitive, and solution-oriented
Basic understanding of fabric and garment construction
Proficient in managing deadlines and working efficiently
Clear and articulate communication skills
Strong collaboration skills
Preferred
Fashion Design Major
Background in apparel design
Design Intern
(Home)
About the Role
As a Design Intern (Home), you will support all aspects of product creation for Kohl’s private and exclusive label brands. You will gain a strong understanding of each brand’s aesthetic and customer while developing the foundational design skills necessary in the textile and hard home industries. You will be placed within a specific category or brand but have the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple areas, including apparel, home and hard home.
What You’ll Do
Assist in research and trends specific to category and brand
Assist in PLM tasks, including vendor communication, BOMs updates, submitting comments and style uploads
Create presentations using Google Slides to articulate design concepts
Present research and designs through color, mood boards, collages, and AI sketches or Photoshop CADs
Support in building design tech packs to pass to Tech Design
Collaborate with Merchant, Production and Trend teams to brainstorm and execute styles aligning with brand vision and strategy
Additional tasks may be assigned
What Skills You Have
Required
Undergraduate Junior or Senior
Passion for design and the customer
Ability to envision future product directions
Strong eye for color and trend, with skills to translate for the customer
Highly self-motivated, inquisitive and solution-oriented
Basic understanding of fabric and garment construction
Proficient in managing deadlines and working efficiently
Clear and articulate communication skills
Preferred
Fashion Design Major
Textile Designs or Fibers Major (Home)
Industrial Design (Hard Home)
Essential Functions
The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.
Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
Ability to comply with dress code requirements
Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation
Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company
Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner