Design Intern-Chicago

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Rosemont, IL, USA
In-Office
20-20 Hourly
Internship
Fashion • Retail
The Role
Design Interns assist with seasonal concept development, brand-focused designs, assortments, trend research, technical details, sketches, presentations, and tech packs using PLM software. They collaborate with merchants and overseas vendors on sample development, participate in a cross-functional group project, and present recommendations to company leaders. The 10-week internship is fully on-site in Chicago.
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Pay: $20.00 Per Hour 

Dates: June 7, 2027 - August 13, 2027 

Schedule: In-Office, Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM / 30-minute lunch every day 

Location: Chicago, IL

Who is Randa Apparel & Accessories? 

At RAA, we trust and believe in our associates to fashion their future. 

A global powerhouse with over 100 years of expertise, Randa Apparel & Accessories (RAA)  is one of the world’s leading apparel and lifestyle accessories companies, operating a portfolio of 30+ brands across all channels of distribution. RAA produces exceptional products and services, delights our customers, and makes our partners successful. We empower our associates, create growth opportunities at every level, and strive to make RAA the best place to build a career. 

Want to work at a diverse, equitable, & inclusive workspace where associates are encouraged to bring their true, authentic selves?  

Apply today and fashion your future with RAA. 

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Overview: 

In this 10-week specialized program, you will be working in our Design division. You will assist the Design & Merchandising teams and will be exposed to the fundamentals of retail and wholesale businesses.

Tech Design Intern Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Assisting the design team in creating designs that fit into seasonal concepts and specific brand visions
  • Collaborate with merchants to build assortments and react to fashion trends
  • Provides technical details to overseas vendors for managing sample development
  • Produces sketches and may make seasonal presentations of proposed designs
  • Create and manage tech packs through our PLM software and communicate with/ overseas vendors on sample development

Project

Interns will be assigned a group project and a mentor to help provide coaching & support throughout the project. The project will be presented in the final week to various leaders within the organization. The goal is to research and present a solution or recommendation based on white space within the company. This will give interns an opportunity to work with cross-functional departments and individuals across our multiple locations to put together a solution to create a positive change.

Qualifications:

  • Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Marketing/Business Majors a plus
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Must be available to work on-site, Monday through Friday
  • Able to commit to the full duration of the internship program (10 weeks)
  • Thrives in collaborative settings and understands the value of cross-functional alignment
  • Self-motivated with a proactive attitude toward learning and problem-solving
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities
  • Looking to gain hands-on experience

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Skills Required

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Available to work on-site Monday through Friday
  • Able to commit to the full 10-week internship program
  • Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, or Fashion Marketing/Business major
  • Ability to thrive in collaborative settings and support cross-functional alignment
  • Self-motivated with a proactive attitude toward learning and problem-solving
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities
  • Interest in gaining hands-on experience
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The Company
HQ: New York, New York
1,665 Employees
Year Founded: 1910

What We Do

Randa Apparel & Accessories (RAA) is a global powerhouse with over 100 years of expertise. One of the world’s leading apparel and lifestyle accessories companies, RAA operates a portfolio of 30+ brands across all channels of distribution. (RAA) produces exceptional products and services, empowers associates, delights customers, and makes partners successful. Randa Apparel & Accessories is a global leader in men's dress pants, casual pants, tailored clothing, women's sportswear, belts for men, women, and kids, small leather goods, neckwear, slippers, and seasonal accessories, bringing products to market through all channels of distribution, wholesale and direct-to-consumer, worldwide. We design, build, sell and ship over 100 million fashion apparel and accessories products each year. RAA’s portfolio of industry-leading companies includes Randa Accessories, Haggar Clothing Co., Tribal Inc., Tata Accesorios Globales, Equator South Africa, Randa UK, Ransal Australia, and Groupo Randa Haggar de Mexico. Randa uses its scale and expertise to create and expand powerful brands, exceptional products, and extraordinary shopping experiences. The company’s prestigious licensed and proprietary brand portfolio includes Haggar, Tribal, Levi's, Calvin Klein, Dockers, Dickies, Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole, Guess, Columbia Sportswear, Cole Haan, Damen+Hastings, and Countess Mara. RAA North America offices are in New York City, Chicago, Dallas, Montreal, New Orleans, and Toronto. RAA global offices are in Australia, China, Guatemala, India, South Africa, and the U.K.

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