Technical Design, Product Development, RTW Internship, Spring 2027

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Technical Design, Product Development, RTW Intern to join the KHAITE team for this Spring Semester. This role will report to the Manager, Technical Design, Product Development, RTW and will be based out of the NYC HQ offices. This internship is unpaid and for college credit only.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and maintenance of product development materials, including technical sketches, spec sheets, and tech packs for RTW woven garments.
• Support with sample specking.
• Support fit sessions by preparing samples, documenting notes, and updating measurements and fit comments as needed.
• Collaborate with the Design, Technical Design, and Development team to support the timely development and execution of each style.
• Aid in the review of garment construction, inspecting samples for technical accuracy and quality compliance.
• Participate in product development meetings and contribute ideas.
• Assist with fabric and trim testing to assess quality, durability, and suitability for each style
• Assist with communicating and tracking sample comments, revisions, and development updates throughout the product development process.
• Organize and maintain product development materials, samples, fabrics, trims, and archives.
• Assist with sample pick-ups and drop-pff at local factories as needed.

Skills & Requirements

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment and dynamically align to changing business conditions
• Keen interest for fashion and eagerness to immerse themselves in the industry

Education/Experience

• Currently enrolled for a Bachelor's Degree; preferably in Fashion Design, Apparel Production & Development, Technical Design, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of garment construction, fit, and sewing techniques; with a particular interest in woven materials
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as the Google Suite, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop

Additional information

Please note: This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.

We Offer

This internship is unpaid and for college credit only.

• The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.