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Kontoor Brands, Inc. · 3 weeks ago

Summer Intern - Men's Lee Design

Greensboro, NC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform to drive brand growth. The Summer Intern position for Lee Design involves supporting design activities for Lee Denim, assisting with administrative tasks, and contributing to the development of seasonal product lines.

ApparelBrand MarketingConsumer GoodsE-CommerceSales

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist Design team in the development and design of seasonal product lines and special projects. This includes designing and developing product lines to include fabric, trims, artwork, and overall style details

Enter and track all virtual and physical prototypes

Support team to build Design presentations and decks, and create and maintain Design cadsheets

Develop and maintain Design Development Tracker

Responsible for working with Designer to approve color labdips, strike-offs, and handlooms

Research new trends, techniques, & fabrics through online and in store shopping trips

Responsible for taking notes in proto and fit reviews and any other key milestone meetings

Qualification

Apparel designAdobe IllustratorIllustration skillsPhotoshopV-StitcherMicrosoft OfficeMulti-taskingCreative thinkingDetail-orientedTeam player

Required

Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program at a College/University and able to receive a paid internship

Eligible to work in the US without restrictions

Have previously demonstrated leadership skills through school, extracurricular activities and/or community involvement

Exceptional at taking on challenges and using your particular set of skills to create solutions

A self-starter, ability to work with others in a team environment, with a passion for helping others

Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

Bachelor's degree in apparel design, art, graphics or equivalent combination of experience preferred

1 year professional experience and/or training in apparel design

Important to have illustration skills – hand sketch and Illustrator capabilities, and good color sense

Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop knowledge/experience required

Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs - as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Ability to think creatively, focus on the details, and a commitment to high quality of work

Highly organized and is able to communicate appropriately

Strong multi-tasking capabilities – be able to be flexible and agile with time and responsibilities

Have a positive attitude and outlook and be a team player

Preferred

Familiar with V-Stitcher/3D design – preferred but not required

Benefits

Discounts on our apparel

Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Fridays

Tuition Reimbursement

Company

Kontoor Brands, Inc.

Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB) is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®.

Founded in 2019