Fashion Design Intern Job at Converted Closet, New York, NY

  • Converted Closet
  • New York, NY

Job Description

About Converted Closet

Converted Closet is a fast-growing sustainable fashion startup founded by designer and activist Kate McGuire. The brand focuses on transforming unworn clothes and textiles into unique high-fashion pieces, encouraging mindful and creative consumption. Converted Closet aims to entertain, inspire, and educate individuals on how to reimagine their wardrobes through upcycling and design innovation. The company values sustainability, creativity, and craftsmanship, offering emerging talent the chance to contribute to a purpose-driven fashion movement.

About the Role

The Fashion Design Intern will support the design team in developing upcycled fashion pieces from existing garments and textiles. This internship is based in New York, NY, and involves assisting the founder with the design process. Daily tasks include fabric and textile sourcing, sample preparation, garment sewing and alterations, and helping with fittings and styling for photoshoots and presentations.

Qualifications

  • Candidates should possess strong fashion design and fashion styling skills, with an understanding of upcycling and sustainable fashion concepts.
  • Candidates should possess hands-on experience with textiles and sewing, including garment construction, alterations, and fabric handling.
  • Candidates should demonstrate creativity, attention to detail, good time management, and the ability to follow design direction and constructive feedback.
  • Candidates should be enrolled in or have recently completed a relevant program in Fashion Design or a related field, and be able to work on-site 1-2 days per week in New York, NY.

Your Benefits

  • Potentially eligible for school credit
  • Fun and collaborative work environment
  • Potential extending internship from Fall into Spring

Job Tags

2 days per week, 1 day per week

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