Intern – Design, Apparel – NYC

Job Overview

Steve Madden is seeking an Apparel Design Intern to join their team in New York, NY. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in the fast-paced fashion industry, contributing to the design and development of apparel for a globally recognized brand.

Company Overview

Steven Madden, Ltd. is globally recognized as a leading company in the fashion industry. What began as a modest $1100 investment in 1990 has developed into one of the most iconic brands in footwear. From a factory in Queens, NY, Steve Madden has revolutionized the shoe industry, merging years of experience with unique and creative designs. Inspired by rock and roll and his NY roots, Steve’s vision to provide on-trend women and men with an outlet to express their individuality is innovative, daring, and inspiring. Steve’s innate understanding of trends and unparalleled willpower have resulted in millions of customers worldwide and propelled his designs to the forefront of fashion. In addition to marketing products under its own brands including Steve Madden®, Kurt Geiger London®, Dolce Vita®, Betsey Johnson®, Carvela®, Blondo® and ATM®, Steve Madden licenses footwear, handbags and other accessory categories for the Anne Klein® brand. In addition, Steve Madden designs and sources products under private label brand names for various retailers. Steve Madden’s wholesale distribution includes department stores, mass merchants, off-price retailers, shoe chains, online retailers, national chains, specialty retailers and independent stores. Steve Madden also directly operates brick-and-mortar retail stores and e-commerce websites. In addition, Steve Madden licenses certain of its brands to third parties for the marketing and sale of certain products in the apparel, accessory, and home categories. With an emphasis on retail, wholesale, licensing and international business, there’s a constant need for new ideas and versatility. Our environment is extremely fast paced and requires associates to maintain a balance of energy and professionalism. Steve Madden is about fashion-forward product and great people. Our employees are energized, intelligent and passionate about our business and committed to providing excellent customer service.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Internship
• Qualifications: None
• Experience: No Experience / Fresh

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the design team in researching and developing seasonal apparel collections.
• Support the creation of design sketches, technical packs, and mood boards.
• Help with sourcing and selecting fabrics, trims, and embellishments.
• Organize and maintain the design archives and sample libraries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product development stages.
• Stay updated on emerging fashion trends and competitor analysis.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a fashion design program.
• Demonstrated passion for the fashion industry and apparel design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Gain invaluable practical experience at a leading global fashion company.
• Opportunity to learn directly from experienced design professionals.
• Exposure to the entire apparel design and production lifecycle.
• Expand your professional network within the fashion industry.
• Potential for future career growth opportunities within Steve Madden.
• Work in a dynamic, creative, and inspiring work environment.