Location: New York, NY US
When: Internship to start on January 29, 2018
Accepting Applications Until: January 19, 2018
Description:Indego Africa is looking for a Studio Assistant Intern to join our NYC team this Spring! The Studio Assistant Intern will assist with product packaging, shipping, post-production, and inventory management, as well as photoshoots & in-person sales. S/he will gain hands-on experience with the logistics of running an international design and sales company while learning about the fields of design, production, wholesale/retail, marketing and analytics, and international development.
Requirements:High-energy team player with a willingness to pitch in wherever needed; Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; Quick learner and problem-solver; Proficiency in, or ability to become proficient in, Shopify (e-commerce platform) and Square (credit
card-processing app); Passion for design, branding, and handmade products (crafty-ness a plus!); Familiarity with Excel, and coursework in marketing or analytics preferred.
Responsibilities:Logistics: Assist Wholesale Account Manager and Production & Fulfillment Associate with packaging and shipping customer orders; Help unpack product shipments from Rwanda and Ghana, and help count, organize, and store inventory at Manhattan and Long Island City offices; Support the Sales Team with inventory management. ---
Post-Production: Make sure our products look beautiful when they reach their final customer! This may include sewing on labels, ironing apparel, putting on tags, and adding other finishing touches. ---
In-Person Sales: Attend NYC-area trunk shows, sample sales, and pop-up shops (as needed) to help set up and sell Indego Africa merchandise. ---
Analytics: Assist Development & Communications Associate with Indego Africa’s monthly marketing and analytics report, collecting and recording data from Google Analytics, Shopify, MailChimp, and social media platforms. ---
Other: Attend and assist with photoshoots; Assist design team with sourcing and pickups/drop-offs as needed: Conduct special projects as assigned.
This internship is unpaid.