Fall 2026 Internship - Outlet Design

About the role

We’re looking for highly motivated college students in good academic standing who are passionate about our brand and interested in a career in the retail industry. Interns will assist in day-to-day operations within their designated department, support other departments, and handle administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist design team with all aspects of the design process
• Organize samples and trims by maintaining trim library
• Sketch and update CADs in Illustrator after meetings and fittings
• Update and organize various binders for fabrics/CADs/trims/artwork
• Organize and file paperwork and samples
• Maintain functional and organized office space by helping to file paperwork, trims, fabrics and color swatches and hang/organize samples
• Demonstrate the ability to carefully listen to others at all levels in the organization
• Strong time management, prioritization and organizational skills
• Understand and adhere to all policies related to the organization
• Complete ad hoc projects and responsibilities as needed

What You Bring

• Attending school for design with a strong interest in apparel and/or print/pattern design
• STRONG organizational skills
• Skilled in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Eager to learn
• A passion for the vineyard vines brand and lifestyle
• Great communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Flexibility and open-mindedness
• Proficient in Excel
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential company materials
• Strong interpersonal communication
• Ability to plan, manage time, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively receive and communicate feedback
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude

What We Offer

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate your class schedule
• Bagels and Big Ideas on occasional Thursdays where you can learn from executive leaders
• A generous employee discount to help you represent our lifestyle both on and off the boat

A Few Things You Should Know

• This internship is for credit only and requires appropriate paperwork from your school
• You must be available to come into the office on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday (2x a week)
• We work with your class and extracurricular schedule to determine your internship schedule
• We recommend working two full 8-hour days and one 4-hour half day
• Fall internships can be up to 15 weeks long with a maximum of 20 hours per week
• Fall internships typically start early to mid-September
• The program is highly competitive, but we welcome additional information such as links to your blog, LinkedIn, portfolio, or other relevant projects to showcase your passion!