Men's Design Summer Internship

Express; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PHOENIX Retail, LLC, overseeing the Express brand, invites rising juniors, seniors, and grads to join the Men’s Design Summer Internship in New York. The 10-week program runs June 2 to August 5, offering hands-on design exposure, cross-functional collaboration, and professional skill development.

Participants will work with design teams, conduct trend research, create concept boards, and produce technical sketches using Adobe Illustrator.

Formación

• Available to work full-time for 10 weeks (June 2 – August 5).
• Embrace four-days-in-office approach and relocate to NYC office (housing not provided).
• Commit to the entire internship period and meet GPA preference (≥3.2).

Responsabilidades

• Work with Design teams to build the seasonal line.
• Research trends via competitive analysis for Express menswear.
• Develop concept boards and prepare presentations for meetings.
• Create technical sketches and illustrations for seasonal presentations both by hand and in Illustrator.
• Organize samples for meetings and working sessions.

Conocimientos

Design collaboration

Adobe Illustrator

Trend research

Concept boards

Technical sketches

Educación

GPA 3.2 or higher

Herramientas

Adobe Illustrator

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The PHOENIX Internship Program is a 10-week, paid program that offers rising Junior and Senior undergraduates and graduate students the opportunity to work with and learn from experienced professionals while gaining exposure to a multi-brand retail company. The internship program provides hands‑on experience in an area of interest and cross‑functional collaboration while developing valuable professional skills.

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Bonobos menswear brand is known for being a style instigator and offering perfect‑fit risks through our innovative retail model and personalized experience.

Spend your summer in style.

The Men's Design Summer Internship position will support our Express brand. The Summer 2027 Internship Program takes place from June 2nd to August 5th. This internship is located at our office in New York, New York.

Looking for the inside scoop? View our internship playbook and learn the responsibilities, skills learned and advice from last summer's interns.

What can you expect from the PHOENIX Internship Program?

• Workshops to develop professional skills


• Networking sessions with leaders and mentorship opportunities


• Cross‑functional intern collaboration on group project


• Group outings, social events and volunteer opportunities

Location

New York Office

Responsibilities

What will you be working on this Summer?

• Work alongside various Design teams as they build the seasonal line


• View and select trends applicable to Express menswear through competitive research


• Participate in design research including sourcing of images, fabrics, trims, prints, colors, and linings


• Develop concept boards for presentation meetings


• Create technical sketches and illustrations for seasonal presentations both by hand and on Adobe Illustrator


• Organize samples into categories for easy reference during key meetings and working sessions

Here’s what our 2026 Men's Design intern, Daniel, had to say about his summer, \"I worked alongside my team to manage tech packs and gain hands‑on experience across the product design lifecycle.\"

Curious what life as a PHOENIX intern looks like?

Get a glimpse into a day in the life of previous intern Paige and read why Camille chose our program.

Requirements

• Available to:
  
  
  
  • Work full‑time (40 hours per week)
  
  
  • Embrace our four‑days‑in‑office approach
  
  
  • Relocate to office location (Housing accommodations not provided)
  
  
  • Commit to the entire 10 weeks of the program (June 2nd - August 5th)
  
  
  
  


• Preferred GPA at or above 3.2

Applications close on October 30th. To ensure a fair experience for all candidates, we will review all submissions and follow up with status updates after the application period closes.

Pay Range

$23.00 - $30.00

Closing

Applicants must be currently authorized to work full‑time in the United States. PHOENIX does not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this position.

An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notification to Agencies

Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third‑party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third‑parties for hires made.