Design Intern-Chicago

Randa Apparel & Accessories; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Randa Apparel & Accessories (RAA) invites you to join its Design division as a 10-week Tech Design Intern in Chicago, IL. You will assist the Design & Merchandising teams and learn retail/wholesale fundamentals while contributing to seasonal concepts and brand visions.

Work is in-office Monday–Friday, with a 9:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule plus a 30-minute lunch. You will gain hands-on experience, collaborate across departments, and present a final project to leaders at the end of the program.

Qualifications

• Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Marketing/Business Majors a plus.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Must be available to work on-site, Monday through Friday.
• Able to commit to the full duration of the internship program (10 weeks).
• Thrives in collaborative settings and understands cross-functional alignment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the design team in creating designs that fit into seasonal concepts and specific brand visions.
• Collaborate with merchants to build assortments and react to fashion trends.
• Provides technical details to overseas vendors for managing sample development.
• Produces sketches and may make seasonal presentations of proposed designs.
• Create and manage tech packs through our PLM software and communicate with/ overseas vendors on sample development.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree program

GPA 3.0

Tools

PLM software

Job description

Pay: $20.00 Per Hour

Dates: June 7, 2027 - August 13, 2027

Schedule: In-Office, Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM / 30-minute lunch every day

Location: Chicago, IL

Who is 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.

Want to work at a diverse, equitable, & inclusive workspace where associates are encouraged to bring their true, authentic selves?

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.

Tech Design Intern Duties And Responsibilities

• Assisting the design team in creating designs that fit into seasonal concepts and specific brand visions
• Collaborate with merchants to build assortments and react to fashion trends
• Provides technical details to overseas vendors for managing sample development
• Produces sketches and may make seasonal presentations of proposed designs
• Create and manage tech packs through our PLM software and communicate with/ overseas vendors on sample development

Project

Interns will be assigned a group project and a mentor to help provide coaching & support throughout the project. The project will be presented in the final week to various leaders within the organization. The goal is to research and present a solution or recommendation based on white space within the company. This will give interns an opportunity to work with cross-functional departments and individuals across our multiple locations to put together a solution to create a positive change.

Qualifications

• Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Marketing/Business Majors a plus
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Must be available to work on-site, Monday through Friday
• Able to commit to the full duration of the internship program (10 weeks)
• Thrives in collaborative settings and understands the value of 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