Design Intern (Fall 2026)

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

Company Overview

The Beaufort Bonnet Company, LLC The Beaufort Bonnet Company's mission is to bring happiness through timeless, thoughtfully designed, quality products that celebrate the wonder of childhood. We encourage families to slow down, celebrate everyday moments, and make generations of memories sweeter.

We offer competitive benefits packages which may include generous vacation policy, health and wellness coverage, 401k with company match, discounted stock purchasing, options for education reimbursement, and amazing product discounts!

• generous vacation policy
• health and wellness coverage
• 401k with company match
• discounted stock purchasing
• options for education reimbursement
• amazing product discounts

We value work-life balance and offer a flexible corporate office environment. This is an in-person position based out of our corporate office in Lexington, KY.

Internship Details

The Design Intern will collaborate with and support The Beaufort Bonnet Company’s Design team throughout the seasonal design and development process.

This internship provides hands‑on exposure to how apparel collections move from initial concept through development, while giving the intern the opportunity to build practical design skills and learn how a growing lifestyle brand brings its seasonal vision to life.

Paid internship scheduled to run from September through December. Open to part‑time or full‑time hours.

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 to gain exposure to the product development process.
• 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.

Qualities

• Are excited to learn more about apparel design and product development.
• Enjoy working on multiple creative projects at once.
• Are organized and attentive to the details.
• Communicate well and enjoy collaborating with others.
• Take initiative, ask questions, and are eager to learn.

Requirements

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

This Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision‑making, lawful off‑duty use of marijuana, any other characteristic protected by law, or any combination of two or more of the characteristics listed here.

This Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision‑making, lawful off‑duty use of marijuana, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contact

If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or contact us at 1-888-725-1899.

If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or contact us at [e-mail] or 1-888-725-1899.

Legal & Compliance

U.S. EEOC: Know Your Rights Oxford Industries participates in E-Verify. Details in English and Spanish. Right to Work Statement in English and Spanish.

Company History

The Beaufort Bonnet Company is a children’s lifestyle brand devoted to celebrating the joy of childhood and inspiring families to treasure the moments that matter most. Founded in 2012, the brand was born from the gift of a bonnet that sparked an idea for a company rooted in tradition, heirloom quality, and the belief that every day is a gift worth remembering. Oxford Industries acquired The Beaufort Bonnet Company in 2017, supporting its growth while honoring the brand’s heritage, values, and commitment to celebrating childhood with intention and joy. Oxford Industries (NYSE:OXM) is an international apparel company headquartered in Atlanta featuring a diverse portfolio of lifestyle brands, consisting of Tommy Bahama©, Lilly Pulitzer©, Southern Tide©, The Beaufort Bonnet Company©, Duck Head©, Jack Rogers©, and Johnny Was©.