Design Intern — Apparel Development (Paid, Fall)

Tommy Bahama; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation policy

Health coverage

401k match

Stock purchase option

Education reimbursement

Product discounts

Job summary

The Beaufort Bonnet Company is seeking a Design Intern to join the in-house design team in Lexington, KY. You will gain hands-on experience moving apparel concepts from concept through development while supporting seasonal design tasks.

This paid internship runs September through December and can be part-time or full-time. You will assist with CADs, sketches, line sheets, construction details, tech packs, and cross-functional design reviews, building practical skills in a growing lifestyle brand.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, or a related field.
• Understanding of fundamental apparel design concepts, including garment construction, color, print, and pattern is a plus.
• Generally, more than six months but less than one year of relevant work or school experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Design team throughout the seasonal design and development process.
• Assist with CADs, sketches, line sheets, construction details, and other design materials.
• Help prepare and organize information used in tech pack development, including bills of materials.
• Participate in seasonal line reviews and cross‑functional meetings.
• Help organize and maintain design files, samples, submits, lab dips, and other development materials.
• Assist with preparing materials for seasonal presentations and design reviews.
• Partner with designers on day‑to‑day projects and other design needs as they arise.

Skills

Learn apparel design

Multi-project work

Organized

Communication

Proactive

Education

Fashion/Apparel/Textile Design degree pursuit

Job description

The Beaufort Bonnet Company is seeking a Design Intern to join the in-house design team in Lexington, KY. You will gain hands-on experience moving apparel concepts from concept through development while supporting seasonal design tasks.

This paid internship runs September through December and can be part-time or full-time. You will assist with CADs, sketches, line sheets, construction details, tech packs, and cross-functional design reviews, building practical skills in a growing lifestyle brand.