Fashion Design Intern

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!"