About Patchington
At Patchington, our love for the resort lifestyle is contagious! Since 1969, we’ve grown from a local garage hobby into a premier women’s boutique brand with locations throughout Florida. We specialize in "fashion, friendship, and fun," providing our customers with stylish, packable, and wrinkle-free travel clothes. We are a woman-founded, community-focused brand that believes every woman deserves to look great and feel comfortable, whether she’s on a cruise or at a local charity fashion show.
The Role
We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented Fashion Design Intern to join our team. This is a hands-on opportunity to see how a resort wear collection moves from concept to boutique floor. You won’t just be getting coffee; you’ll be assisting with trend research, fabric selection for our "Travel Pod" collections, and helping us maintain the high standard of style and comfort our customers expect.
Key Responsibilities
- Design Support: Assist in sketching and developing seasonal resort wear concepts using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Trend & Color Research: Stay ahead of the curve by researching upcoming prints, color palettes, and silhouettes that align with the Florida resort lifestyle.
- Fabric & Trim Sourcing: Help manage our library of wrinkle-free and UPF 50+ fabrics. Coordinate with suppliers to request samples for new "Destination" collections.
- Technical Design: Assist in creating tech packs and detailed flat sketches for production.
- Sample Management: Organize and track incoming prototypes; assist during fit sessions to ensure silhouettes are flattering and comfortable.
- Showroom & Events: Provide creative support for our monthly community fashion shows and help prepare presentation boards for seasonal line reviews.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in (or a recent graduate of) a Fashion Design or Apparel Program.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop are a must).
- A strong eye for print, color, and textile performance (specifically travel-friendly fabrics).
- Basic understanding of garment construction and the "Patchington Fit."
- Excellent communication skills and a "can-do" attitude—we are a small, collaborative team!
Perks
- Generous employee discount on Patchington styles.
- A fun, supportive work culture where "It’s All About You!"