Production Intern (Fall 2026)

About the Role

Carolina Herrera’s internship program is designed to engage talented students and develop future leaders in fashion. This cross-departmental opportunity at a small, globally recognized brand provides hands-on experience, allowing interns to work with nearly every department and gain practical skills beyond the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Make swatches and apply them to cut tickets for contractors to follow.
• Prepare samples for upcoming fittings (steaming, measuring as needed).
• Shadow the Production Department, focusing on creating trim packages (including counting buttons, folding sticker piles, rolling content label ribbon), preparing shipments, and communicating with factories regarding duplicates.
• Participate in Production fittings.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of patternmaker style sheets.
• Research and source materials, trims, fabric, and other seasonal collection needs.
• Support with factory pick-up and drop-offs around the garment district.
• Support the atelier with transferring samples to/from PR.
• Prepare swatches and BOM updates for atelier patternmakers.
• Assist managers in maintaining an organized and clutter-free studio.

Requirements

• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a current student.
• Knowledge of woven and knitwear garment construction (or a strong desire to learn).
• Understanding of how to read patterns; basic hand sewing and machine sewing is a plus.
• Knowledge of fabric and fabric types.
• Familiarity with the garment district.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel (PLM database is a plus).
• Strong desire to learn.

Pay

$17.00/hour.