Job Description

Working at Ruti, Inc.

RUTI, Inc. / is a rapidly expanding women's luxury brand with retail locations in some of the hottest shopping destinations on the west coast, a growing e-commerce store, and NYC brick and mortar on the horizon. We utilize a mix of a state-of-the-art private label, local offline presence, advanced technology, and innovative marketing to facilitate rapid year-over-year growth.

Are you passionate about style, design innovation, and customer insights? Do you dream of working for a fashion house that combines classic style sensibility with an edge? Then your place is with Ruti. We are a design-driven company that combines our creative expertise with a logical, strategic, customer-focused mindset to develop products that are both style-forward and practical.

The Role

As a design intern, you will work directly with the senior designer to help bring product from concept to delivery. You will be exposed to various stages of the product life cycle - trend research, concept & color development, fabric selection, print & graphic artwork development, and product creation. You will gain exposure to both creative and administrative functions and be an integral member of our design team.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the design team with the development of tech packs and initial measurement specs
• Create and update sketches and linesheets
• Research market trends and concepts that support the brand identity
• Source and develop fabrics and trims
• Design data entry
• Assist in creating concept boards, art direction for prints and graphics, and color palettes
• Communicate with factories
• Cultivate relationships and effectively communicate with cross-functional partners including technical design, merchandising, planning, production, marketing, and inventory

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program
• Must be in junior year (rising senior at time of internship)
• Must be majoring in Fashion Design
• Demonstrates a strong passion for the apparel industry
• Demonstrates a strong desire to deepen knowledge of apparel design and product development
• Proficient in Google Suite programs
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Keen attention to detail
• Highly organized
• Highly efficient work style
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Flexible, driven, and resourceful
• Self-starter, highly motivated, and can accomplish tasks with limited direction
• Positive, helpful
• A passion for the Ruti brand

Ruti, Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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