Design Intern

Part-Time Design Intern

Company Overview

Launched in 2016 and founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of partners, DÔEN is a digitally-led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand.

Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals in all aspects of their organization, supply chain, and community.

We work with domestic and international partners who share our values and commitment to gender and social equality as well as giving back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit our employees and surrounding communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Title : Design Intern

Classification : Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate* : $17.28 / hr

Location : Van Nuys, CA (HQ)

Schedule* : Onsite

DÔEN is looking for a dynamic Design Intern to join our team in Los Angeles. This position is on site / in office and will report to our Design Director.

The job description below is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assists design team with organization and filing of vintage samples and submits
• Maintains the fabric / trim library
• Assists with updating linesheets as necessary
• Supports associate designer in putting together presentations and print comments
• Creates mockups in photoshop and illustrator
• Assists the design team in trend research, colors, fabrics & trims
• Assists the design team in creating embroidery and smocking tech packs
• Builds collaborative relationships with cross functional team members
• Assists with naming styles, colors and prints
• Assists with sketch updates, when necessary
• Other projects as assigned

Skills and Abilities :

• Experience working in CAD, Microsoft Office
• Strong illustrator, photoshop and indesign skills (adobe creative suite)
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Broad knowledge of fashion with a focus on vintage
• A high level of ownership, accountability and initiative
• Ability to prioritize competing projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Action oriented and results driven

Minimum Requirements

Must be able to be in office a minimum of 3 days a week; full schedule to be determined with supervisors.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation
• Periods sitting at a desk, typing, sketching and working on a computer
• Able to lift / move / push / pull objects up to 25 lbs
• Able to walk, sit and stand for periods of time
• Able to operate equipment such as computers, copy machines, phones
• Must be able to access various areas of a given location
• Compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
• The DÔEN 2024 Internship Program is a 4 month paid project.

Please email your resume to [email protected] for consideration.

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