Job Title:
Art Apparel Intern - 2010
· Learn Kohl’s culture and market position
· Understand the art apparel process as it relates to Product Development
· Assist in creating and manipulating prints, yarns-dyes & placed graphics
· Assist lead textile designer in setting up art concept boards
· Start and maintain computer archive of prints seasonally
· Help match and maintain seasonal color palettes
· Use competitive shopping as a tool to analyze trends and assortments of various retailers
· Work with industry standard tools, such as Web PDM and Adobe Illustrator
· Follow the entire art apparel process, from concept to finished product
· Observe the art apparel design team as they collaborate with color, trend, cad artists, buying office, and other designers to create a private brand merchandise assortment
· Participate in research & development of seasonal trends, themes, concepts, & color
· Create original graphic art from the Lead Graphic Artist and Designer concept direction
· Prepare quality/accurate information for graphic placement and execution of artwork to the vendor for production
· Meet productivity guidelines according to the Graphic Manager productivity per season
· Develop an understanding of business and assortment strategies
· Interact and develops relationships with Technical Designers, Buyers, and the Color department to exchange processes, leverage expertise, and streamline processes
· Develop and present a final project by researching a specific area or opportunity within the apparel art design department
Required Qualifications:
· Anticipated graduation date between May 2010 – Aug 2011
· Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a design related field
· Must be able to work full time between the dates of June 1st, 2010—August 6th, 2010
· Authorization to work in the U.S without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
· Minimum GPA of 3.0
· BA in Graphic Design, or related field with a
· Interest in the retail and apparel design industry
· Desire to relocate to Wisconsin upon successful completion of internship
· Strong computer skills with knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, & Photoshop
· Strong artistic background including the ability to create conceptual and final art in several different mediums
· Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail
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