Design Intern

Pay

$20.00 per hour

Schedule

In‑office, Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM with a 30‑minute lunch each day.

Dates

June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027

Location

Dallas, TX

About Randa Apparel & Accessories

At RAA, we trust and believe in our associates to fashion their future. A global powerhouse with over 100 years of expertise, Randa Apparel & Accessories (RAA) is one of the world’s leading apparel and lifestyle accessories companies, operating a portfolio of 30+ brands across all channels of distribution. RAA produces exceptional products and services, delights our customers, and makes our partners successful. We empower our associates, create growth opportunities at every level, and strive to make RAA the best place to build a career.

Overview

In this 10‑week specialized program, you will be working in our Design division. You will assist the Design & Merchandising teams and will be exposed to the fundamentals of retail and wholesale businesses.

Responsibilities

• Assist the design team in creating designs that fit seasonal concepts and specific brand visions.
• Collaborate with merchants to build assortments and respond to fashion trends.
• Provide technical details to overseas vendors for managing sample development.
• Produce sketches and, when needed, make seasonal presentations of proposed designs.
• Create and manage tech packs through PLM software and communicate with overseas vendors on sample development.
• Participate in a group project with a mentor; research and present a solution or recommendation based on identified white space, working cross‑functionally across multiple locations, with a final presentation to organizational leaders.

Qualifications

• Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, or Fashion Marketing/Business majors a plus.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Available to work on‑site, Monday through Friday.
• Able to commit to the full 10‑week internship duration.
• Thrives in collaborative settings and values cross‑functional alignment.
• Self‑motivated with a proactive attitude toward learning and problem‑solving.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and managing multiple priorities.
• Looking to gain hands‑on experience.