Designer Intern, Owned Brands- Minneapolis, MN (Starting Summer, 2027)

About the role

This position is entry-level position that starts in Summer 2027.

Starting Hourly Rate $27.00 per hour.

What you’ll do

• Support product, trend, color, material and competitive research to inform seasonal concepts and design direction.
• Translate ideas into clear CAD illustrations, hand sketches, technical sketches, layouts and presentation materials.
• Assist in developing product concepts, colorways, patterns, prints, graphics, trims, embellishments, hardware or material stories appropriate to the assigned category.
• Help prepare design specifications and communicate relevant design details to internal teams and vendor partners.
• Participate in team critiques, working sessions and milestone meetings; incorporate feedback to refine concepts and deliverables.
• Partner with Merchandising, Sourcing, Product Development, Technical Design and other teams to understand assortment strategy, guest needs, feasibility, quality and value.
• Organize files, samples, boards and project materials with accuracy, attention to detail and timely follow-through.
• Manage a scoped internship project from research through final recommendation and present the outcome to leadership.
• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, accountability and openness to learning in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Additional information

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Graphic Design, Fine Arts or a closely related field.
• Strong academic performance and demonstrated progress toward degree completion.
• A portfolio that shows creative thinking, design process, visual communication and relevant project work.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud tools such as Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Experience with CAD illustration or relevant 2D/3D design software; ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Interest in consumer products, retail, trend, color, materials and culture across categories.
• Foundational understanding of product construction, textiles, materials, manufacturing or development processes relevant to one or more design disciplines.
• Ability to research, synthesize and apply trend, market and guest insights to design work.
• Strong communication, organization and presentation skills, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to receive and apply feedback, manage priorities and contribute effectively in a team environment.
• Curiosity, initiative and comfort working through ambiguity while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to begin a full-time position, if offered, starting Summer 2028.

Internship experience

This is an entry-level internship based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, beginning in Summer 2027. The program is designed to provide meaningful project ownership, exposure to the day-to-day work of an Owned Brand Designer, and development through training, mentorship, feedback and cross-functional partnership.