Job Title: Fashion Designer Assistant

Job Type: Internship/Part-Time

Job Location: Dallas, TX

Application Process: Email Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio to info@pattymaxine.com           

 

About our Company

Patty Maxine is an up and coming online showroom offering an affordable alternative to the exclusivity of custom designs. PM™ is a lifestyle brand that specializes in transitional luxury apparel that empowers women to unveil their individuality. The PM™ woman is CONFIDENT, FABULOUS and UNFORGETTABLY CLASSY. Our ultimate objective is to provide clothing that will allow the “modern working woman” to transition from the daytime professional to the midday socialite.

 

What We Need

We are looking to expand our team and offer an exciting opportunity to someone like you! If you have a passion for fashion, are self-motivated, innovative and are looking to have your creative genius heard, Patty Maxine may be the perfect starting place for you. 

 

Be a part of a growing empire and showcase your talents. We will give you the opportunity to spread your wings and have some creative control of the work you provide at Patty Maxine. We look forward to meeting you. Please see the requirements below and APPLY! It's that simple.

 

NOTE: Patty Maxine understands that your education is a priority and is willing to work with you existing work/school schedule.

 

About The Intern

• Enthusiasm to learn about business, fashion, e-commerce, & manufacturing/production procedures

•  Looking to have creative control on designs, patterns, promotional platforms (social media campaigns and photo shoots)

• Prepared for the rigors and rewards of working at a fast-paced start-up and excited to hit the ground running on day one

• Self-Motivated, detail oriented and have the ability to apply constructive criticism

 

Responsibilities

• Assist Creative Director with conceptualizing, creating, and developing samples/prototypes

• Develop Tech Pack for Manufacturing Process

  • ​Create sketches of garments

  • Develop construction specifications

  • Create Professional Portfolio

• Pattern Making and grading specifications for new styles

• Assist in the ordering and approval of fabric samples

• Checks samples with Design or Production for adherence to specs, color, fit, fabric, and construction

• Work with models on during fittings, fashions shows, and other promotional events

 

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in the Fashion Design department (preferred but not required)

• Ability to work cohesively in a team or GroupThink environment

• Experience in womenswear design, product development

• Previous experience with woven’s and cut & sew knits (Portfolio of completed work required)

• Experience with the apparel design process from concept to product

• Strong Sewing Skills (Must demonstrate upon interview)

• Strong understanding of garment construction

• Ability to follow through on multiple tasks simultaneously

• Strong time management skills

• Strong communication skills

• Strong organization skills

• Ability to work under tight timelines while managing multiple priorities.

• Computer Skills: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office; Excel is helpful.

• Ability to travel occasionally

 

If this sounds like an opportunity you can grow from, please send your resume, portfolio and a short description of what you think you can bring to the table and why you should be chosen to join the PM Family. Send all requested information to info@pattymaxine.com with the subject title: 2016 Internship Application: Fashion Designer Assistant.

 

In the meantime, you can check out our online showroom at www.pattymaxine.com and via social media (instagram: @patty_maxines and Facebook: www.facebook.com/pattymaxines). We look forward to hearing from you!