Knitwear Intern - Carolina Herrera (Fashion)

Location: New York, NY, US

Team: Design & Creation

Job type: Internship Puig is a major player in the worldwide fashion and beauty industry. We have a wide portfolio of well‑known luxury brands across fashion, fragrance, makeup, skincare, and wellness. Founded more than 100 years ago, Puig is a family‑owned company with a long‑term commitment to our brands and stakeholders.

The Opportunity: Establishing a globally recognized aesthetic, Carolina Herrera resided at the helm of her eponymous label for over three decades. She has proven with each new season that effortless elegance paired with modern refinement is always relevant and embraced. Under the new creative direction of Wes Gordon, we believe our future is brighter than ever. A big part of our vision ahead lies within our internship program. The internship program at Carolina Herrera is designed to engage young talented students, like yourself, and evolve the future leaders of fashion. It is our goal that your internship experience is a fun educational experience. The cross departmental approach at such a small company enhances your skill set beyond any learning of the class room setting. You will have the opportunity to work with almost every department. This working environment at Carolina Herrera provides the greatest opportunity for you to acquire hands‑on experience in the business world. What you'll get to do Make collection boards, and update seasonal line sheets. Prepare knitwear fabric cards once swatches are approved Make colorups of illustrations using Photoshop and illustrator, and/or Pro Create Assist with creating of artwork layouts (intarsia, stripes, crochet, jacquards). Assist design department and product development team with collection development. Shadow Design Department with all department related activities specifically focusing on creating techpacks, preparing packages, daily factory communications Participate in Design and Concept Developments Shadow Manager with creation and approval of Textile artwork Witness the creation and approval of Embroideries and Embellishments Participate in the creation and approval of Color Palettes and Inspiration Boards Participate in design fittings & take notes during knitwear fittings Participate in pre-show styling/fittings Participate in backstage runway show, if possible We'd love to meet you if you have AI Photoshop / illustrator / Procreate basic skills Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Knowledge of knitwear, garment construction, a sense of color, and presentation skills. Must currently be enrolled in school Compensation Data A reasonable estimate of the current hourly rate is $17/hour USD. A few things you'll love about us An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work culture A range of learning and development opportunities An international company with plenty of opportunities to grow A competitive compensation & benefits package Puig is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. At Puig, we are continually looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences to join our team. We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which you feel welcomed, valued, engaged, and empowered strengthens our business and fosters a culture where we are inspired to work hard, challenge ourselves, and be innovative in our thinking. Additionally, we believe that the diversity of our employees makes us a stronger company and better able to serve our customers around the world. Puig 2024. This information is privileged, confidential and contains private information. Any reading, retention, distribution or copying of this communication by any person other than its intended recipient is prohibited.