Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a highly organized, creative multitasker to support in our Product Design department. Do you want to start your professional career in product design with a rapidly developing fashion and home goods company? Are you a quick learner, passionate about making beautiful products and really good at keeping overview of project planning and an ever- evolving list of things to get done? Then VIDA is the place to start an incredible journey with a steep learning curve and lots of joy and reward when you can be proud of every product launch you have made possible for us with your incredible support!
The JOB:
- Full or part-time position in a fast-paced, high-profile startup environment
- Requires at least 18 hours a week for a minimum period of 3 months
- Assist in product design processes using a variety of tools
- Create and review specification sheets for all products to determine requirements and priorities
- Create and update technical illustrations for spec sheets
- Work with our sourcing department to request samples from suppliers
- Input data in various management sheets in Google, Excel, and partner portals
- Organize and arrange all samples on site to expedite flow of materials and meet sampling deadlines and product schedules
- Support and update day-to-day operations necessary for product design
Skills and Experience:
- Education in fashion and/or product design or other related field
- Have excellent Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills
- Have excellent written and verbal skills
- Knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing
- Have excellent data entry skills & proven experience in this field (a plus)
We want someone who is:
- Hard-working, highly motivated and energetic
- A self-starter
- Task oriented and has high attention to detail
- Excellent ability to organize and prioritize
- Multi-tasker with excellent time management skills
- Sense of ownership/accountability
- Deadline driven and highly organized
Position in the Organization:
Internship, reporting to Product Designer.
WE OFFER:
- A steep learning curve
- Coaching and mentorship by experts in the field
- Opportunity to take actual responsibility and ownership for (parts of ) our sourcing process
- Exposure to every step of a sourcing & product launch process from kick off with our design department to technical implementation of new items on our platform.
- Being a member of the VIDA family: a highly motivated, passionate and ambitious group of people on track to change the world of commerce.
- Free Friday lunches
- Daily stipend of $25.-
- Flexible schedule to accommodate combining part time work or classes with our internship.