Apparel Design Intern Summer 2027

Bass Pro Shops; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, MO invites students to join a 10-week internship program designed to give a holistic view of our business across multiple areas, including product development and merchandising. You’ll work with teams on projects, research, and real experiences that shape your professional profile.

You’ll gain development opportunities, networking with leadership, and visits to our stores and facilities to learn about our outdoors-focused business and conservation mission.

Qualifications

• Completion of Junior year of college through graduating year.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Available for full commitment of 10-week program (40 hours/week)
• Currently enrolled in accredited college or university in pursuit of bachelor’s degree in related field
• Eligible to work in the US
• Ability to relocate to work location for the duration of the program

Responsibilities

• Perform initial product review of samples – partner with product development team in addressing any challenges regarding specifications, materials, or pricing.
• Maintain and update tech packs related to sizing, fit standards, and feedback on development process of styles in PLM system
• Provide style development feedback on samples to vendors and team members
• Prepare samples and product analysis documentation for review sessions
• Collaborate with design team to maintain design intent and brand standards.
• Take concise notes, document, and advise vendors and team members of updates
• Communicate comments and corrections to overseas office, factories and QC
• Track project deadlines are met
• Daily communication and follow through with development team and overseas vendors

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Junior year of college through graduating year

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Job description

Your Adventure Starts Here! Bass Pro Shops Internship Program offers a 10-week immersive work program giving students a holistic overview of the business focusing on career and competency development while gaining valuable experience with a multifaceted company.

Position Summary

Here in Springfield, MO nestled among the natural beauty of the Missouri Ozarks, you’ll find Bass Pro Shops headquarters. We call it Base Camp. From here, it’s a short hike to pristine fishing holes, prime hunting grounds, wooded hills for camping, clear streams for canoeing, and much more. Why here instead of the big city? Because staying close to nature is a big part of who we are.

What our Interns get out of an Internship at Bass Pro Shops

Working alongside talented individuals, you will be jumping in to assist with projects, research and work experience that directly impacts our business. As a key-player on the team, you will have professional development and networking opportunities with leadership in the organization to build your professional brand. We can’t forget about the fieldtrips! You will have the opportunity to take team trips to learn about the many areas of our business. We will visit our Granddaddy retail store, Big Cedar Lodge and our Boat Manufacturing Plants offering a behind-the-scenes overview of the organization to get an immersive experience about our passion for the outdoors and conservation.

Essential Functions

• Perform initial product review of samples – partner with product development team in addressing any challenges regarding specifications, materials, or pricing. Present sample(s) to merchant team for feedback – communicate any revisions to factory.
• Maintain and update tech packs related to sizing, fit standards, and feedback on development process of styles in PLM system
• Provide style development feedback on samples to vendors and team members
• Prepare samples and product analysis documentation for review sessions
• Collaborate with design team to maintain design intent and brand standards.
• Take concise notes, document, and advise vendors and team members of updates
• Communicate comments and corrections to overseas office, factories and QC
• Track project deadlines are met
• Daily communication and follow through with development team and overseas vendors

Experience / Qualifications

• Minimum Education Required: Completion of Junior year of college through graduating year.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Preferred Major:
• Available for full commitment of 10-week program (40 hours/week)
• Currently enrolled in accredited college or university in pursuit of bachelor’s degree in related field
• Eligible to work in the US
• Ability to relocate to work location for the duration of the program

Travel Requirements

• Travel required varies based on internship, minimal.

Independent Judgement

• Performs tasks and duties under direct supervision, using well-defined policies and procedures. Work is reviewed by supervisor. Limited opportunity exists for exercising independent judgment and decision making.

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [e-mail].

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