About the Role

As a Spring 2026 Design Intern, you will support 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.

This is a part time position (~20 hours per week) that will run for 12 weeks from February 2nd, 2026 to April 24th, 2026.

What You’ll Do

● Assist in research and trends specific to category and brand

● Assist in PLM skills, including vendor communication, updating BOMs, submitting comments and style uploads

● Sketch designs focus on stitch, detail and proportion accuracy

● Create presentations using Google Slides to articulate design concepts

● 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 Tech Design

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

● Train in 3D software (Browzwear Vstitcher)

● Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required

● Must be graduating by Summer 2026 or have already graduated to qualify

● Can work remotely or in person out of Menomonee Falls, WI office

● Passion for design and the customer

● Ability to envision future product directions

● Strong eye for color and trend, with skills to translate for the customer

● Highly self-motivated, inquisitive, and solution-oriented

● Basic understanding of fabric and garment construction

● Proficient in managing deadlines and working efficiently

● Clear and articulate communication skills

● Strong collaboration skills

Preferred

● Fashion Design Major

● Background in apparel design

Kohl’s is a leading omnichannel retailer with more than 1,100 stores in 49 states.

Kohl's business is built on a solid foundation of more than 60 million customers, a balanced 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.