Design & Sewing Program – 20044

CETUSA; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CETUSA in New York City offers an Internship/Trainee program for fashion/design students and graduates. The role involves assisting in product design and development, creating CAD designs, and preparing technical packs.

You will support sketching, concept development, and revisions, with occasional sewing and sample construction to drive ready-to-sample garments. Perfect for students or recent grads aiming to build hands-on experience in a fast-paced apparel brand, centered on sustainable,

Qualifications

• Must be able to sew and understand product design.
• Full-time university student with Fashion/Design focus or a recent graduate within 12 months for Internship.
• For Trainee path: foreign degree or 1+ year foreign work experience in Fashion/Design OR 5+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of the product design and development process.
• Create and update CAD designs, technical sketches, and product illustrations.
• Develop and maintain technical packs with accurate product specifications.
• Support the design team with sketching, concept development, and design revisions.
• Perform sewing and sample construction as needed for product development.
• Review garment fittings and prepare detailed fit comments for sample improvements.

Skills

Sewing

Product design understanding

CAD design

Education

Fashion/Design studies student

Recent graduate within 12 months

Foreign post-secondary degree (Trainee path)

5+ years experience in Fashion/Design (Trainee path)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Start Date: December 2026/January 2027
Program Duration: 12 – 18 months
Compensation: $17.00 per hour
Housing: not provided
Number of Positions Offered: 1

Host Company Description:

This apparel company is based in Manhattan, New York and has grown from a small operation into a brand focused on modern, everyday clothing. They conduct market research and tend analysis to inform their design concepts, and then their creative team develops original apparel ideas. The company handles merchandising and works with warehousing partners across the U.S. to fulfill and ship orders efficiently. They are involved in product development, combining creativity and technical skill to bring their products to life. In addition, they engage with audiences on social media and emphasize sustainable, ethical sourcing as part of their mission.

• To apply for the Internship program, applicants must be full-time university students with academic focus in Fashion / Design studies OR have graduated less than 12 months from the internship begin date.
• To apply for the Trainee program, applicants must have either a degree or professional certificate from a foreign post-secondary academic institution and at least 1 year of prior related work experience in the Fashion/Design field acquired outside the United States OR 5+ years of experience in this field.
• Must be able to sew and understand product design.

Program Description

• Assist with all aspects of the product design and development process
• Create and update CAD designs, technical sketches, and product illustrations
• Develop and maintain technical packs with accurate product specifications
• Support the design team with sketching, concept development, and design revisions
• Perform sewing and sample construction as needed for product development
• Review garment fittings and prepare detailed fit comments for sample improvements