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Calling all college students who take on life with their own two hands! Come join us for our 11-week internship program from June 3rd to August 9th.
Position DetailsWork Environment:
At Duluth Trading Company, we fundamentally believe in strong in-person interactions as our culture thrives when we learn, create, and collaborate with each other. We also believe that the future of work at Duluth Trading Company includes flexibility. The position will be based in our corporate headquarters, near Madison, WI, but it will offer a hybrid work arrangement allowing the flexibility to work a few days a week from home.
What We Offer:
- A true omnichannel retail environment
- Real-life tasks and projects
- Paid internships - $17/HR
- Relocation assistance
- 40% employee merchandise discount
What You'll Learn:
- How to research and select fabrics, trims, and textile technologies that adhere to the high standards of the DTC brands
- How to research trends and design inspiration
- How to ideate and develop new styles across multiple categories
- How to participate in market research - competitive and aspirational
- How to prepare necessary visual tools (i.e. sketches, presentation boards, fabric swatches, color standards, etc.) for meetings
- How to maintain product specifications in PLM including updating bills of materials, prototype requests, and construction details
- How to assist with lab dip, trim & strike-off comments, and organization of approval records
- How to provide constructive feedback on design intent and silhouette in fittings
- How to work on various categories, including knit tops/bottoms, sweaters, woven tops/bottoms, first layer, and outwear
What We're Looking For:
- Current Student working towards a degree in Apparel Design with the goal of graduating 2025-2026
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, OneDrive and SharePoint
- Knowledge of basic garment construction and basic fit analysis skills
- A roll-up-your sleeves kind of work ethic, and Flexibility to work on different categories depending on business needs
- A passion for sharing ideas and being a hands-on team member
- The ability to complete projects with a team
- The ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
- The ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention-to-detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About Duluth Trading Company
Started in 1989, Duluth Trading Company exists to enable hard-working individuals to take on life with their own two hands. Folks that revel in doing it the hard way and celebrate finding a better way. We seek talented individuals who share these beliefs and are excited to further the Duluth Trading legacy with a digital-first mindset, always moving forward and always innovating.
From ingenious Duluth workwear, to comfortably capable Buck Naked Underwear, to outside-embracing AKHG, to meticulously built and sourced Best Made, it's all about the innovative gear and gadgets that equip customers for a more hands-on way of life.
Top-notch quality, immersive storytelling, outstanding customer service, and the shared belief that the go-all-in-and-dig-deep spirit exists with everyone are what sets Duluth Trading Co. apart. We seek talented folks looking to be part of a can-do team that's hellbent on helping the world to gear up, get its hands dirty, and do.
Employment Type: TEMPORARY
