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Fashion Design intern
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A Fashion Designer creates designs for clothing, shoes, accessories or costumes. Creates designs for individual pieces or for a collection or line of clothes or shoes. Creates drawings and prototypes for designs, chooses fabrics and materials, and oversees the production process.
$78,590 / year median in California
-11% projected decline
Job Description
Buttercloth is a direct‑to‑consumer apparel brand known for redefining dress shirts and casual staples through innovative fabric and comfort. We engineer proprietary textiles like Icy Cotton, infused with mint fibers and designed with 6‑way stretch, to deliver dress shirts that feel like your favorite T-shirt. We've expanded from men's shirts into broader assortments (women's, polos, T-shirts) and are now beginning to enter wholesale channels. At Buttercloth, design is not just about aesthetics but also about comfort, performance, and smart innovation. We're looking for a creative and driven design intern to join us at the ground level, helping build future collections and push the boundaries of fabric, fit, and styling. Key Responsibilities Assist in trend and market research, with focus on fabrics, finishes, and wearable stretch innovations Create concept boards, mood boards, and color story explorations aligned with brand DNA Sketch design ideas (freehand and/or digital) for shirts, tops, polos, and other apparel Develop technical flats and spec sheets for design review Collaborate with fabric and material sourcing - assist in evaluating knit and woven textiles, stretch fabrics, trims Support prototyping: review samples, document feedback, help with fit/fabric trials Participate in fittings, take notes, suggest adjustments Help maintain an organized design materials library (swatches, fabrics, sample archive) Work with the design/merchandising team on line planning, seasonal assortment layouts, and collection cohesion Assist in preparing lookbooks, lookbooks mockups, line sheets, and internal presentations Aid in visual merchandising or product styling as needed General design department support: file management, documentation, cross‑team coordination Qualifications & Skills Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, or related field Strong sketching and illustration skills (hand and digital) Proficiency in design software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or equivalents) Good aesthetic sense, eye for details, and understanding of brand identity Ability to take direction, adapt feedback, and work collaboratively Strong organizational and time management skills