Fashion Design Intern
Austin Community College
Highland Campus, TX
Job posting number: #7281509 (Ref:R-6644)
Posted: September 18, 2024
Job Description
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Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.
As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:
Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities
Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.
Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes
Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC
Job Posting Title:
Fashion Design InternJob Description Summary:
With supervision, will perform general administrative duties and/or research functions for the purpose of developing a working knowledge of a specific area of study.Job Description:
This is an internship and students must receive credit to participate.
Examples of What You Can Expect to Learn:
The apparel design and product development cycle for businesses
Research color and design trends
How to create a design presentation
Technical design, illustrations, and the elements of a tech pack
How to create a Time and Action calendar
How to communicate with wholesale suppliers
How to source materials
Project communication skills
Source and request swatches
Create mood boards
Measure samples
Basic Patternmaking work
Sample making for production
Any other ad-hoc ACCFI activities
KNOWLEDGE
Entry-level position where little to no industry knowledge is acceptable. However, must possess the following attributes so that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
A demonstrated interest in fashion trends, color schemes, and textiles
Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
Clear, professional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Willing to learn and take direction
Great attitude, enthusiastic, and is a team player
Ability to prioritize work
Tech savvy and fast learner
Can work within tight deadlines
Inner motivation and work ethic
SKILLS
Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Maintaining an established work schedule
Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy
Effectively using organizational and planning skill, including attention to detail and
follow-throughMaintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Working collaboratively with internal and external constituents including faculty and staff members, investors, fashion leaders, community leaders, and public agencies
Demonstrated interest in fashion production planning innovation
The ability to work independently within departmental policies and guidelines.
Respecting a unique and diverse multicultural environment.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software
Use of Adobe Creative Suite
Will be integrating the use of the Gerber digital solutions package in all design and development stages of the process. Must be comfortable learning and using new technology.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
High school graduate or currently earning an credit bearing degree in Fashion Design or a Fashion Design Certificate preferred
OTHER
18+ years old
Available at a maximum of 19 hours per week
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is performed in a standard manufacturing environment
Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling
Occasional lifting of objects up to 20 pounds
SAFETY
Work safely and follow safety rules, including wearing manufacturing safety attire
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices
Salary
$23.00/hour
DISCLAIMER
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Number of Openings:
1Job Posting Close Date:
October 1, 2024Clery Act
As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
