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J.Crew Factory · 1 month ago

Design Internship Summer 2026 - Madewell

New York, NY, USA (Headquarters)

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

J.Crew Factory is a renowned fashion retailer committed to quality and style. The fashion design internship offers an opportunity to engage in the full design process, supporting trend research, design execution, and materials development while collaborating with various teams.

ApparelE-CommerceRetail

Responsibilities

Research seasonal trends, colors, prints, and fabrics to support concept and collection development

Assist in creating design boards, sketches, and CADs used throughout the design process

Collaborate with design, merchandising, and sourcing teams to support development milestones

Participate in fittings, sample reviews, and meetings to help inform design decisions

Support fabric and trim sourcing by organizing materials and gathering inspiration

Contribute to the preparation of seasonal design presentations that communicate brand direction

Provide creative and organizational support on real design projects throughout the 10-week program

Qualification

Adobe IllustratorPhotoshopCAD creationFashion DesignCuriosityEnthusiasmInterest in fashionGarment constructionTextiles knowledgeProduct developmentCommunicationOrganizational skillsPresentation skillsCollaborative work

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Fine Arts, or a related creative field – graduating in 2026 or 2027

Ability to be on-site in our New York City office through June 1 – August 7, 2026

Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office

Experience creating CADs, mood boards, or design sketches

Strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills

Demonstrated interest in fashion, product creation, and retail

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, hybrid environment

Curiosity, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn

A genuine interest in the aesthetics and values of J.Crew/Madewell/J.Crew Factory

A design project will be required during later stages of recruitment process

Prior exposure to garment construction, textiles, or product development

Benefits

Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.

Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).

Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.

Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.

Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.