Technical Design Intern needed at Appleseed's!

Appleseed's has been providing classic, high quality apparel to women across the United States for over 65 years. Appleseed's mission is to provide excellence in style, quality and service to the fastest growing generation of women in history; the women Appleseed's serves are the baby boomers of today...the prime time women who feel the best things in life are for them.

We currently offer our specialty apparel through distinct catalogs, retail stores and the Internet. Appleseed's customers have come to expect the finest quality and value in apparel supported by the highest levels of attentive and personal customer service...along with our reputable 100% guarantee.

Technical Design Internship

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing support to the Technical Design team. There will also be continuous interactions with the Merchandising and Product Development groups. The successful candidate will gain a solid understanding about fit and how it works into the clothing development cycle.

Essential Position Responsibilities:

Specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support Technical Designers in processing workloads.
• Produce solid, detailed technical design documents.
• Produce clear, detailed fit documentation and attend fit sessions.
• Input and notify technical design team regarding fit sessions and sample arrival.
• Process and order supplies as needed.
• Ship items via Federal Express, as needed.
• Set up new specification templates in computer system.
• Maintain Body Block Book and update changes in system.
• Learn and develop key insights on return rate analysis and technical problem solving and how both affect our catalog and retail environments.
• Participate in special projects such as assisting with the coordination of a style or group of styles to process through life cycle with more senior level technical design staff.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining storage room for samples by season and category.
• Schedule and confirm fit times with models.
• Receive, process, and deliver mail for Technical Design.
• Additional responsibilities will be assigned based on business needs.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Good computer skills and the ability to easily work with Excel and Word.
• Working toward a degree in Merchandising, Design or Pattern Making/Product Development.
• Must be organized and work well in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to multi task and prioritize.
• Must be a team player and have an entrepreneurial spirit.

Appleseed’s is an equal opportunity employer.

If interested, contact career@mountida.edu for directions to apply.