Production Intern (Fall 2026)

Carolina Herrera; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Carolina Herrera is offering an internship program in New York. You will work closely with the Production Department, learning through hands-on tasks and cross-department collaboration in a small-company setting.

The internship focuses on gaining practical experience in fashion production, pattern reading, and material sourcing, with opportunities to assist multiple teams and contribute to live projects.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student.
• Interest in fashion manufacturing and production.
• Ability to read patterns and basic sewing knowledge a plus.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Make swatches, and apply them to cut tickets for contractors to follow.
• Prepare samples for upcoming fittings (steaming, measuring as needed).
• Shadow Production Department with all department activities focusing on trim packages, shipments, and factory communications.
• Participate in creating and maintaining patternmaker style sheets.
• Research and source materials, trims, fabric, etc. for seasonal needs.
• Support with factory pick-up and drop offs around the garment district.
• Support atelier with transferring samples to/from PR.
• Prepare swatches and BOM updates for atelier patternmakers.
• Assist Managers in maintaining an organized and clutter-free studio.

Skills

Organizational skills

Strong desire to learn

Multi-tasking

Pattern reading

Hand sewing

Machine sewing

Education

Current student

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PLM database

Job description

Establishing a globally recognized aesthetic, Carolina Herrera resided at the helm of her eponymous label for over three decades. She has proven with each new season that effortless elegance paired with modern refinement is always relevant and embraced. Under the new creative direction of Wes Gordon, we believe our future is brighter than ever. A big part of our vision ahead lies within our internship program. The internship program at Carolina Herrera is designed to engage young talented students, like yourself, and evolve the future leaders of fashion.

It is our goal that your internship experience is a fun educational experience. The cross departmental approach at such a small company enhances your skill set beyond any learning of the classroom setting. You will have the opportunity to work with almost every department. This working environment at Carolina Herrera provides the greatest opportunity for you to acquire hands‑on experience in the business world.

What you'll get to do

• Make swatches, and apply them to cut tickets for contractors to follow
• Prepare samples for upcoming fittings (steaming, measuring as needed)
• Shadow Production Department with all department related activities specifically focusing on creating trim packages (including counting buttons, folding sticker piles, rolling content label ribbon), preparing shipments, and factory communications regarding duplicates.
• Participate in the creation and maintenance of patternmaker style sheets.
• Research and source materials, trims, fabric, etc based on the seasonal collection needs.
• Support with factory pick-up and drop offs around the garment district.
• Support atelier with transferring samples to/from PR.
• Prepare swatches and BOM updates for atelier patternmakers
• Assist Managers in maintaining an organized and clutter free studio.

We'd love to meet you if you have

• Organizational skills
• Strong desire to learn
• Excellent ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Understands how to read patterns, basic hand sewing and machine sewing is a plus
• Must be a current student
• Knowledge of woven and knitwear garment construction (or strong desire to learn).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PLM database a plus
• Knowledge of fabric and fabric types
• Knowledge of the garment district

Carolina Herrera is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Carolina Herrera, we are continually looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences to join our team. We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which you feel welcomed, valued, engaged, and empowered strengthens our business and fosters a culture where we are inspired to work hard, challenge ourselves, and be innovative in our thinking. Additionally, we believe that the diversity of our employees makes us a stronger company and better able to serve our customers around the world.

A reasonable estimate of the current hourly rate is $17.00/hour.