In house designer/ seamstress Intern/Volunteer

Job description

Responsibilities include: As Design Intern for Hasana, Inc. you will have a variety of responsibilities through the semester. Our Design teams are looking for interns in a number of different areas, including Jewelry, Handbag’s, Men’s and Women’s Apparel and Accessories and Fine Stationery. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: ● Sourcing and swatching fabrics ● Researching and originating ideas for collection ● Organizing and archiving article numbers and price information for all fabrics and trims ● Communicating with factories, patternmaker and sample-makers to ensure quality and design execution ● Creating inspiration boards & drawing flats ● Developing presentation boards ● Organizing fabric files and samples ● Assisting with ordering fabrics ● Expediting samples A passion for women’s economic opportunities ● Must be a full or part-time student and working toward a degree ● Must be eligible to receive school credit and commit to 2-3 days a week for 3 months ● Comfortable with ambiguity and able to work autonomously ● Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and other groups as necessary both internally and externally ● Flexible; ability to adapt to changing priorities and multiple tasks ● Strong computer skills, PC with experience in Windows NT, Excel, PowerPoint and other applicable software ● Integrity, honesty, openness and a willingness to operate as a team player All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Hasana, Inc. is an accessible luxury brand. The spirit of the collection features high-end men's and women's clothing and accessories for timeless style. We provide custom, hand-made items ranging from contemporary to classic. Each item purchased directly benefits The Apareció Foundation and women's education. Hasana, Inc. is seeking talented students in the Chicago Loop area for a variety of spring internship positions. Take advantage of on the job training, mentorship and exposure to all aspects of the fashion industry. Hasana, Inc. is committed to developing a fun and productive work culture that is conducive to positive results! We offer a uniquely open environment that demands initiative and imagination from every single team member that are heard, tested, and genuinely empowered to lead by example and create lasting impacts on our organization, its programs, and the community. This is an unpaid volunteer/ internship position