As a design intern you will work in a fast paced environment supporting all aspects of product creation for Kohl’s private label brands. You will gain a strong understanding of each brand’s aesthetic and customer, while developing the foundational design skills necessary in the apparel industry. You will be placed within a specific category or brand but have the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple areas including apparel, home, and hard home.

• Assist in research and trends specific to category and brand.

• Assist in PLM skills including vendor communication, updating BOMs, submit comments, and style uploads

• Sketch designs with a focus on stitch, detail and proportion accuracy.

• Build presentations in google slides to support design’s vision.

• Present your work with research and application in the form of color, mood boards, collages, and original designs through AI sketches and Photoshop CADs.

• Support in building design tech packs to pass to TD.

• Collaborate with Merchant, Production, and Trend teams to ideate and execute styles that support the brand’s vision and strategy.

• Balance the calendar with meetings and deadlines through open communication with manager.

• Train in 3D software, Browzwear Vstitcher.

• Undergraduate junior or senior

• Passion for design and the customer.

• Can see beyond the product today and envision what it could be.

• Great eye for color and trend with a strong taste level and ability to translate appropriately for the customer.

• Highly self-motivated and able to ask the right questions in order to seek solutions.

• Basic understanding of fabric and garment construction.

• Can work well within calendar and deadlines, while using time effectively and efficiently.

• Ability to share a clear point of view.

• Positive, approachable and enjoys collaborating.

Kohl’s is a leading omnichannel retailer with more than 1,100 stores in 49 states. With a commitment to inspiring and empowering families to lead fulfilled lives, Kohl’s offers an unmatched brand portfolio, industry-leading loyalty and Kohl's Card programs, a convenient and accessible nationwide store footprint, and large digital business on Kohls.com and the Kohl's mobile app.