Summer Design Internship

Company Overview & Job Description: United by Excellence Together, our brands serve every corner of the golf lifestyle with quality, authenticity, and innovation. While each brand benefits from shared resources, supply chain excellence, and a strong commitment to sustainability, each maintains the unique character that defines it. Our Design Team sits at the center of this mission - where creativity, performance, and craftsmanship meet. Our portfolio includes: • Fairway & Greene – Premium, timeless golf apparel inspired by the game's most authentic traditions. Meticulously tailored using the finest fabrics, delivering refined elegance and performance. • B. Draddy – Relaxed American style crafted with premium materials. Elevated essentials that blend heritage, comfort, and modern versatility. • Zero Restriction – Technically advanced outerwear and performance apparel engineered for serious athletes, offering weatherproof innovation and uncompromising mobility. Position Overview • The Design Intern position is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on exposure to the full apparel design lifecycle-from initial concept through final execution. Reporting directly to the Creative Director, this role offers an immersive learning experience within a fast-paced, premium golf apparel environment. • The intern will closely shadow the Creative Director, gaining insight into creative decision-making, brand storytelling, and seasonal vision planning. Over time, the goal is for the intern to evolve from observation to actively contributing thoughtful creative ideas, research, and design input to the team. High-performing interns will be considered for a full-time role upon completion of the internship. Reports to: Chief of Staff Location: New York, New York Type: Design Internship with opportunity to transition to full-time Key Responsibilities The Design Intern will gain invaluable exposure to the following processes: • Shadowing the Creative Director to understand creative strategy, brand vision, and decision-making. • Print and pattern research, selection, and development. • Color selection, development, and approval processes. • End-to-end design workflow, witnessing the progression from sketch to proto sample, sales samples, and final production. • Fit sessions, observing live model fittings to understand consistency, proportion, and performance standards. • Supporting the Creative Director and design team with day-to-day tasks as needed. • Supporting the preparation, organization, and merchandising of seasonal samples for showroom presentation. • Completing an independent "Design a Style" project that reflects and reinforces the brand's aesthetic direction. Qualifications • Coursework or recent study in fashion design, apparel design, or a related field is a plus but not required. All interested candidates seeking a creative work environment are welcome to apply. • Strong interest in apparel design, with a passion for golf, sport, or lifestyle brands a plus. • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop preferred). • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. • Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to contribute creatively. What You'll Gain • Direct mentorship and daily exposure to the Creative Director and the Design Team. • A clear path from learning and observation to creative contribution. • Hands-on experience that bridges creative vision and commercial execution. • Exposure to a premium apparel design process within a prominent golf brand. • Opportunity to transition into a full-time role based on performance.