Location: New York, NY US
When: Internship to start on August 12, 2019
Accepting Applications Until: August 05, 2019
Description:The Selects is a showroom located in Soho, New York that represents the best emerging Korean fashion designers and provides them with expansive exposure to the US market. While promotion of our designers is the primary goal of The Selects, the initiative aims to reach beyond just fashion through creative events, pop-ups, artists collaboration and exhibitions to become a hub of K-fashion and K-culture.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual for ‘The Selects Next’ internship program to contribute to K-Fashion and K-culture by developing their own ideas with The Selects and supporting the showroom’s daily business.
Requirements:Qualification:
● Undergraduate / graduate students from Fashion or Arts school in New York, or individuals who are planning to start own designer brand
● Legally authorized to work in the United States
● Availability 2-3 days a week
● Knowledge and interest in K-Fashion
● Excellent communication and organizational skills
● Ability to multitask and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment
● Strong proficiency in Excel and other MS Office programs
Responsibilities:Opportunities:
● Have dedicated workspace to develop intern’s own project
● Gain feedback from The Selects’ designers
● Participate in all activities associated with showroom operations
● Assist with The Selects’ NYFW fashion show, Concept Korea
● Assist in meetings with buyers during market season
Responsibilities:
● Present end-product after developing intern’s own project
● Maintain appearance of the showroom before, during and after appointments
● Monitor and track inventory of samples
● Research market trends, competitors, prospective buyers
● Assist dressing fit models during appointments with buyers
● Write purchase orders
● Attend client meetings when applicable
● Prepare for, book and confirm appointments for upcoming market weeks and shows
● Unpack, steam, and merchandise each collection according delivery to ensure proper presentation
● Perform general support duties including assisting with client communications and maintaining client and job files
● Assist with setting up parties and events
● Assist with managing The Selects’ social media channels
● Assist stylists on photoshoots
This internship is unpaid.