Location: NYC, US
When: Internship to start on June 01, 2023
Accepting Applications Until: June 15, 2023
Description:Tara Babylon is RTW textiles designer brand with a large emphasis on color, craft, textiles, sustainability & playfulness. The craftsmanship within this brand focuses heavily on hand-made techniques in order to keep the artisanal element alive. Embroidery, weave, print, tufting and crochet are common techniques used within the label. The brand is energetic and fun with sophisticated silhouettes. Tara Babylon celebrates key showpieces amongst moderating eco conscious stylized RTW and accessories. The opportunity will be helping Tara with developing the new collections in the studio in Bryant Park. This is not a large company environment so it suits someone looking for hands on involvement with a new brand. You will be involved with the entire process. Help is needed until mid September 2025 but flexibility is welcome. The applicant MUST have a valid passport and be able to travel.
Requirements:3 days a week. And then optional leading to Sept 2025 part-time. This suits someone eager to see how a collection comes together and is made. Committed and timely interns eager to learn - need only apply. Great for hands-on individuals that like craft and textile. Proficient photoshop & illustrator use is a must, basic sewing skills, basic knowledge of textile so that you can pick up easily when taught new techniques.
Responsibilities:3 days - 9:45am-5pm
Responsibilities include:
- Photoshop use
- Illustrator use
- Cutting/Ironing/Steaming
- Fabric runs
- Hand sewing
- Hand weave
- Errands
- Sewing
- Assisting fittings/photoshoots
This internship is unpaid.