Description:VARYFORM is looking for a talented, motivated student to join our Ravenswood studio in Chicago for the Spring (January - May, 2022).
Our interns gain hands on experience by providing support throughout the season and help with coordinating stylist pulls, researching marketing and PR opportunities, and supporting sales channels by ensuring information is up to date and reflects our offering.
Interns benefit from viewing all aspects of the brand and having the chance to develop their own marketing strategy skills and working side by side with the owner and designer.
This internship is unpaid. A strong focus will be set on training and sharing career guidance.
Requirements:- A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm are key.
- Understanding of designer & luxury branding and how it is different from general apparel marketing
- Ability to use Excel or Airtable to organize PR/Marketing contacts
- Professional & punctual
- Must currently live in the Chicago area and willing to come into the studio 1 day per week.
- Must be eligible to receive school credit for this internship.
- Comfortable with a start-up environment (not suitable for applicants looking for a formal office job).
-Strong command of the English language
Recommended but NOT required:
- Previous experience with a designer price point brand (whether in retail or previous internship) are a plus
- Coursework in fashion marketing, communications, public relations or a related field are a plus
- Graphic design skills are a plus
- Styling skills are a plus
Responsibilities:-Dedicate 4 hours in person in the Ravenswood, Chicago studio AND 4 hours virtually every week, ideally on Monday or Tuesday.
-Be available for a minimum of 4 days per month x 4 months
-Update VARYFORM product listings on Not Just A Label, Nineteenth Amendment and ensure SEPT Studios & Fashwire have updated product information for their listings
-Research the designer & luxury market to identify relevant trends or merchandising strategies
-Help develop stylist partnership program, by identifying on-brand stylists in major cities
-Help to create product descriptions & brainstorm creative copy for marketing purposes
-Assist with PR/Marketing efforts, as relevant to the intern's career goals and availability
This internship is unpaid.