Join The Intern Group‘s international Fashion internship program and interview with carefully selected host organizations including New York Embroidery Studio (NYES) – a full-service fashion design studio and manufacturing facility in New York City’s Garment District. NYES combines traditional craftsmanship with advanced production technologies and offers more than 60 capabilities, including embroidery, laser cutting, hand-beading, pleating and 3D printing.
A first-class international Fashion internship will help you develop practical experience across fashion design, textiles, embellishment and production. Build your creative and technical skills while gaining insight into how fashion concepts are transformed into finished products in a professional studio environment.
Fashion roles are available in:
- Bangkok (Thailand),
- Hong Kong (China),
- London (United Kingdom),
- Madrid (Spain),
- Medellín (Colombia),
- New York (United States of America),
- Melbourne (Australia),
- Remote
All internships can be conducted in English. Work-based learning in international education programmes is considered an educational opportunity. Visa restrictions often prohibit remuneration. This internship is unpaid.
Overview
Turn your passion for fashion, textiles and design into practical international experience with a Fashion internship.
At NYES, you’ll gain insight into the production side of the fashion industry, working in an environment where creativity and technical expertise come together. The studio works with designers, brands and other clients on projects ranging from intricate embellishment and custom design to large-scale garment manufacturing.
Depending on your interests and the needs of your host organization, your internship could involve supporting fashion design projects, researching materials and embellishment techniques, preparing artwork and files, assisting with textile production or learning about innovative approaches to fashion manufacturing.
NYES also works with emerging technologies such as 3D direct-to-textile printing, combining digital fabrication with traditional embroidery techniques. This provides an opportunity to explore how technology is shaping the future of fashion design and production.
Our program supports your professional development through hands-on experience, career success coaching and guidance from industry professionals. Strengthen your creative and technical skills, build your portfolio and gain an international perspective on the fashion industry.
Cost and funding
Our program fees include your accommodation while you’re abroad and a range of exciting extras like social events within a vibrant community, career success coaching, and much more.
The fees for these services vary depending on your program type and start date, starting from $1,190 USD for our remote program and $2,990 USD for our in-person programs. You can easily explore detailed costs on our website – plus, we’ve got funding alternatives to help you plan.
Once accepted, you’ll need to secure your spot with a deposit equal to £800 in your destination’s currency. The rest of the program fee is split into two installments.
Many of our participants have offset their costs with scholarships or grants. If you’re a U.S. college student receiving a Pell Grant, you’re eligible for a $500 discount on our In-Person and Digital Nomad programs.
Responsibilities
Some responsibilities that you may have whilst completing this Fashion internship program include:
- Support fashion design and textile projects from concept through production.
- Research fabrics, materials, embellishment techniques and emerging fashion trends.
- Assist with developing creative concepts, mood boards and design references.
- Prepare artwork, patterns and digital files for production.
- Support embroidery, embellishment, textile and garment production processes.
- Assist with sourcing materials, trims and other components.
- Help organize samples, fabrics, trims and production materials.
- Research new technologies and techniques used in fashion manufacturing.
- Assist with quality control and reviewing finished products.
- Contribute to creative projects for designers, brands and other clients.
Your responsibilities will vary depending on the host organization, your skills and your area of fashion interest.
What the program includes
- Guaranteed internship.
- Cultural & social events.
- Accommodation (if applicable).
- 24/7 support.
- Visa support.
- Global community & network.
- Airport pickup.
- Exclusive workshop series.
- Professional development materials.
- Career advancement training.
- Alumni success coaching.
- CV improvement tool.
- Certificate of completion.
- Academic credit (if applicable).
Available formats
- In-person internship: Combine first-class professional experience and cultural immersion with a Fashion internship in a global city.
- Digital Nomad internship: Travel to an exciting international city and work remotely. Live and work like a local while gaining international fashion experience.
- Remote internship: Strengthen your portfolio and grow your professional network wherever you are – all you need is your laptop. This program enables you to complete a remote internship around your schedule, alongside best-in-class career advancement training and twelve-month access to exclusive, real-time keynote career talks from global business leaders.
Start dates & time commitment
Start dates are available every month of the year, and program length can be anywhere from 4 to 24 weeks depending on the type of program. You can find a complete list of available start dates on our website.
- In-person programs usually demand a full-time commitment for your internship (40 hours a week).
- Remote and Digital Nomad programs can be full-time (40 hours a week) or part-time (10, 20 or 30 hours a week).
Salary
Work-based learning in international education programmes is considered an educational opportunity. Visa restrictions often prohibit remuneration. This internship is unpaid.
How to apply
- Apply & Interview: Apply online here and schedule a quick call with our Admissions team.
- Secure Your Spot: If accepted, pay a deposit (equivalent to £800) and your first program fee installment.
- Professional Profile: Our team creates a profile highlighting your skills and connects you with host organizations including NYES.
- Successful Interviews: Get interview prep and support, maximizing your chances of landing the role.
- Accept the Offer: Review and accept the internship offer from the company.
- Finalize Payment: Pay the second and final program fee installment.
All students and alumni are welcome to apply to The Intern Group. Please check in with your study abroad office and/or academic advisor to ensure that you meet your home institution’s academic requirements. We recommend applying at least three months in advance to ensure sufficient time for internship placement and visa processing.
About The Intern Group
With over 1,000+ five-star reviews, The Intern Group is the leading provider of award-winning internship programs, online and abroad, in the USA, Europe, Asia, Australia and Latin America. Become part of the 15,000+ global alumni network and embark on your journey to unlock your full potential!