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LIVE THE ISLAND LIFE
Tommy Bahama is looking for creative, diverse, and energetic people to help us live the island life! Tommy Bahama has grown to include both men’s and women’s apparel, home and beach goods, and a thriving restaurant and bar business. Everything that bears the Tommy Bahama name is created with an unwavering eye towards quality. More than ever, our focus is on taking our guests someplace great — through exceptional service, upscale products, and delicious food and drinks. Maintaining our unique point of view requires a diverse team that includes apparel designers, e-commerce and technology experts, manufacturing, and operations, and, of course, retail and hospitality professionals. We would love to have you share your talents with us!
SET THE COURSE
The Tommy Bahama Internship Program is one of many parts of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. As such, candidates that represent diverse backgrounds such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, People with Disabilities, Veterans and any other underrepresent group are highly encouraged to apply.
The Apparel Technical Design Intern will be a part of the Men’s or Women’s Technical Design team helping to ensure that our products meet our specifications including; consistent fit, construction, pattern approvals, grading, specs. This included communicating style changes, developing and checking specifications for all styles and tracking all styles from samples to production. The Intern will have the opportunity to interact with teams involved in design, product management and merchandising, sourcing, and sustainability.
The Internship will last approximately 8 weeks during 2024 summer break timeframe: Running from June 17th, 2024, and ending August 9th, 2024.
This is a paid internship opportunity. This role is not eligible for benefits.
Interested candidates should apply online with resume, cover letter and an online portfolio (for design interns only).
Please include the following in your application:
Cover letter
Resume
Portfolio for Design Interns
Pay for the role will be $24 an hour.
BE THE ISLAND GUIDE
Assists Technical Designer to develop specific classifications within the Tommy Bahama line for upcoming season(s).
Prepares and evaluates development and production fit samples for fit sessions (this includes measuring and steaming garments)
Attends sketch hand off meetings.
Assists in developing construction specifications and updates as necessary for Tech Packs.
Assists in taking notes fitting and writing fit comments.
Assists in evaluating patterns.
Assists in photographing of samples on fit form or model.
Assists in creating and updating measurement charts in PLM/Flex.
Attends Milestone Meetings (sample reviews/adoptions).
Attends Fit Sessions to learn process and assist in note taking and follow-up.
Assists in managing sample closet.
Flexible for other duties as needed to help support the overall business.
ESSENTIALS FOR LIFE IN PARADISE
An expected graduation date of December 2023 or Spring 2024 in in Fashion Design or related degree preferred.
Knowledge of fabric and garment construction, grading, basic patternmaking
Experience with Photoshop/Adobe Illustrator, any 2D patternmaking programs a plus
Self-starter attitude and the ability to be a team player within a fast-paced team
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
Strong information seeking-skills and a drive to make things happen
Ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse group
Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!
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Aloha!
At Tommy Bahama, paradise is our business. Focused on exceptional guest service, upscale products and delicious food and drinks, our tropically inspired lifestyle inspires the world to relax. Maintaining our unique point of view requires a diverse team that includes apparel designers, eCommerce and technology experts, manufacturing and operations, and, of course, retail and hospitality professionals. There are countless opportunities to contribute to our continued success — if you'd like to help us "Live the Island Life," we'd like to hear from you.
Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.