Trend Research & Forecasting Intern

Cobalt Fashion; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on experience

AI tools training

Job summary

Cobalt Fashion in New York invites a part-time, hybrid 12-month internship focused on fashion trend forecasting and creative storytelling. You'll research macro fashion trends, monitor cultural shifts, and identify emerging brands and movements, shaping concepts for the brand.

Gain mentorship from the Global Creative & Trend team and hands-on experience forecasting trends for international fashion brands, with exposure to end-to-end concept development and AI-assisted creativity.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Trend Forecasting, Textile Design, or a related discipline
• Strong interest in trend forecasting, fashion, retail, and consumer behavior
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or Microsoft Office is beneficial
• Interest in learning AI tools, including ChatGPT and Claude
• Knowledge of knitwear is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Conduct macro fashion, lifestyle, and consumer trend research
• Monitor cultural shifts and emerging behaviors and influences
• Identify emerging brands, designers, creators, and trend movements
• Create trend reports, mood boards, social content, and seasonal concept presentations
• Translate research into visual stories using Canva and AI imagery
• Present research and insights to the creative team
• Collaborate with the Global Creative & Trend team on future knitwear forecasting

Skills

Passion for fashion

Curiosity

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

AI interest

Education

Pursuing degree in Fashion Design/Fashion Marketing/Trend Forecasting/Textile Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Microsoft Office

AI tools (ChatGPT/Claude)

Job description

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities? Here is what you need to know about the job.

Location: New York
Work Arrangement: Hybrid | Part-time
Compensation: US$17 | Eligible for School Credit
Duration: 12 Months

What You'll Do

Trend Research & Cultural Insights

• Research macro fashion, lifestyle, and consumer trends
• Monitor cultural shifts, emerging behaviors, and social influences
• Identify emerging brands, designers, creators, and trend movements
• Stay connected across fashion, design, culture, technology, and entertainment

Trend Scouting

• Scout retail, street style, fashion weeks, and social and digital platforms
• Conduct in-store and online trend research
• Track emerging color, silhouette, texture, and knitwear directions

Visual Storytelling & Content Creation

• Create trend reports, mood boards, social content, and seasonal concept presentations
• Translate research into clear and compelling visual stories using Canva
• Create AI-generated concept imagery using tools such as ChatGPT and Claude
• Support concept development and seasonal creative narratives

Collaboration & Presentation

• Present research, insights, and ideas confidently to the wider creative team
• Contribute to trend forecasting for future knitwear collections
• Collaborate with the Global Creative & Trend team throughout the creative process

What We're Looking For

• A strong passion for fashion, trends, and consumer culture
• Natural curiosity and a strong point of view
• A genuine eye for identifying what is next
• Strong design sensibility and visual taste
• A positive, proactive, and collaborative approach
• Confidence in presenting and communicating ideas
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• A self‑motivated, dependable, and detail‑oriented work style
• Excitement about innovation, AI, and the future of creative work

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Trend Forecasting, Textile Design, or a related discipline
• Strong interest in trend forecasting, fashion, retail, and consumer behavior
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or Microsoft Office is beneficial
• Interest in learning AI tools, including ChatGPT and Claude
• Knowledge of knitwear is a plus but not required

What You'll Gain

• Direct mentorship from our Global Creative & Trend Strategy Lead
• Hands‑on experience forecasting trends for international fashion brands
• Exposure to the full creative process, from cultural insights to product inspiration
• Opportunities to develop presentation and visual storytelling skills through real project work
• Practical experience using AI creative tools within a modern, forward‑thinking workflow
• A flexible and collaborative environment where curiosity, creativity, and initiative are valued

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.