1 Atelier is an independent luxury brand born in New York City that celebrates individuality and empowers confident self-expression by inviting people to create one-of-a-kind handcrafted handbags through a digital design platform. We are building a transformational luxury brand that delivers exquisite custom products, manufactured in New York City, and delivered in less than 21 days. 1 Atelier is returning luxury to what it once was, in a way it could only happen today.
We are a fast-paced startup just hitting our stride, where we are completely transforming the luxury experience and disrupting the luxury industry. We were recently selected by Fashion Group International as one of the finalists for the Rising Star Award in the category Accessories. Our internal mantra is “Work Hard. Be Kind. Change the Game.” Our promise is that you will learn a lot from a highly experienced team, including the founders, who are industry experts. Take a look at www.1atelier.com to see our business idea and read about the founders https://1atelier.com/inspiration. Our office is based in the Garment District in NYC.
Job DescriptionAssisting and work closely with the product manager
Supporting the CEO and Creative Director with various special projects
Creating cutting tickets for production
Running errands to pick up raw materials
Local market sourcing for leathers, linings, and hardware
Organizing production materials
Assisting the production team
Managing the Open-To-Buy
Keeping track of production charts and daily updates
Uploading new styles
Wrapping packages and preparing swatch kits for customers
Conducting analyses about fashion market, customers, styles, and trends
Checking orders both when they come in and after they have been entered for accuracy
In addition, we will provide you with own projects such as 3D printing research and prioritizing potential factory upgrades
We are looking for a highly self-motivated, resourceful and reliable intern to help us with virtually everything we have going on related to the physical product. This candidate needs to be excited about the fashion tech community, and enjoys consumer brands and being part of a fast-paced fashion business with a lot of moving parts, where we are completely disrupting an industry.
The ideal candidate is motivated to take initiative and self-lead while completing tasks, is super smart, an excellent communicator and detail oriented, proficient in Microsoft Office (very good with Excel), or the Apple equivalent as well as analytical. Familiarity with Garment District is a plus although not necessary. Lastly, it's all hands on deck in a startup so this person needs to be willing and comfortable doing anything that comes up, as we all are doing! Must be able to work full-time 9 am until 6 pm. This is an unpaid internship.
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- Full-time availability from 9 AM to 6 PM
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and reliable
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, or equivalent Apple software
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Interest in fashion technology, consumer brands, and the fashion industry
- Willingness to perform varied tasks in a fast-paced startup environment
- Familiarity with New York City's Garment District
What We Do
1 Atelier is an independent New York City luxury brand that lets customers design one-of-a-kind handcrafted handbags through a digital customization platform. Its custom products are manufactured in the Garment District and delivered in less than 21 days. The company combines personalized luxury, on-demand manufacturing, fine leather craftsmanship, and sustainability to create distinctive handbags while reducing production waste and environmental impact.
