Fashion Design & Operations Intern

Launch Abroad; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Correspond LLC, a luxury fashion brand, seeks a Fashion Design & Operations Intern in New York City to support design coordination, merchandising, and operations. Italian-speaking candidates are strongly preferred due to collaboration with partners in Italy.

The role offers exposure to production planning and brand operations within a fast-paced creative environment. Responsibilities include assisting with design and operational support, coordinating with Italian manufacturers, merchandising,

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed degree in fashion-related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced creative environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and operational support for ready-to-wear collections.
• Support production planning and coordination activities with Italian manufacturing partners.
• Assist with merchandising and product organization.
• Help coordinate fashion operations, inventory tracking, and administrative tasks.
• Conduct research on fashion trends, competitors, and market developments.
• Support showroom, retail, and brand presentation activities when needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on marketing, operational, and production-related initiatives.
• Assist with maintaining organized product, sample, and production records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

MS Office

Multitasking

Fashion industry interest

Education

Fashion Merchandising / Fashion Design degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Fashion Design & Operations Intern to support the day-to-day operations of a luxury fashion brand based in New York City. This internship is ideal for candidates with an interest or background in fashion, retail, merchandising, marketing, or luxury brand operations. Italian-speaking candidates are strongly preferred due to ongoing collaboration with production partners in Italy. This role offers valuable exposure to the operational and creative side of the fashion industry, including design coordination, merchandising, production planning, and brand operations.

About the host

Established in 1999, the company is a luxury fashion brand specializing in ready-to-wear collections with production based in Italy. The internship provides direct insight into the planning, coordination, and operational processes behind high-end fashion collections and international production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and operational support for ready-to-wear collections
• Support production planning and coordination activities with Italian manufacturing partners
• Assist with merchandising and product organization
• Help coordinate fashion operations, inventory tracking, and administrative tasks
• Conduct research on fashion trends, competitors, and market developments
• Support showroom, retail, and brand presentation activities when needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on marketing, operational, and production-related initiatives
• Assist with maintaining organized product, sample, and production records

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field
• Strong interest in luxury fashion, retail operations, merchandising, or brand management
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced creative environment
• Detail-oriented with strong multitasking abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general digital tools

Preferred qualifications

• Italian language skills strongly preferred
• Previous experience in retail, fashion, merchandising, marketing, or luxury brand environments
• Familiarity with fashion production processes and garment lifecycle management
• Interest in design operations, fashion merchandising, or production coordination

What you'll gain

• Hands-on experience within a luxury fashion brand environment
• Exposure to international fashion production and merchandising operations
• Opportunity to collaborate with design and operational teams
• Insight into ready-to-wear collection development and fashion business workflows
• Professional experience in luxury retail and fashion brand operations
• Location: New York City, New York (Onsite)
• Compensation: $17/hour
• Schedule: Minimum 32 hours per week, 40 hours per week is OK.