ISSEY MIYAKE’s first collection was launched in New York in 1971 and began to be shown in Paris Fashion Week from AUTUMN WINTER 1973. From the very beginning Issey Miyake broke the boundaries between East and West and pursued to achieve a comfortable relationship between the body and the fabric covering it. Today, the House of Issey Miyake carries six different collections; ISSEY MIYAKE, ISSEY MIYAKE MEN, PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE, BAO BAO ISSEY MIYAKE,132 5. ISSEY MIYAKE, and HOMME PLISSÉ ISSEY MIYAKE. Issey Miyake also upholds a well-established wholesale Business internationally and in the US, with an enviable list of major stockits including Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman.
Skills Required:
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Analytical and detail oriented
• Punctual, dependable and positive attitude
• Exemplary organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in the design and fashion industry
Internship Guidelines:
Eligible to work in the United States
Must be able to make a minimum commitment of 2 days per week
Issey Miyake offers a weekly travel and food stipend
The internship program's hours are 9:30am to 5:30pm
The program is based out of our Manhattan, NY office
This internship is unpaid.
Responsibilities:
• Assist with data entry, issue invoice proformas and compile weekly sales reports
• Assist with sample management - sending samples out, tracking send out’s and returns
• Assist with creating Product Knowledge materials and other selling tools for WS Accounts
• Assist with prospecting and researching new wholesale accounts
• Accompany Account Executives on local store visits
• Assist with Misc. day-to-day tasks and special projects as needed.
Market Related Responsibilities:
• Organize showroom and merchandise collections
• Assist with creating selling books (line sheets, fabric swatches, etc.) and visual material
• Photograph collection samples during market
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