About Gap Inc.
Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.
This simple idea—that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms—is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.
About the Role
Our 10-week Gap Inc. Summer Internship Program offers meaningful work experiences across various business areas, allowing you to deepen your functional knowledge and immerse yourself in the fast-paced retail industry. You’ll work on projects that directly impact our bottom line and present your work to senior management, while also participating in company events like executive speaker series and off-site activities. Upon completion of the internship, successful interns will be well-positioned for full time roles after they graduate.
The Technical Design Intern will assist the team in maintaining and executing design aesthetics through consistent fit and construction, aligned to our customers' needs. You will be a strong collaborator and able to translate design concepts into specifications for costing and first prototypes, by leveraging fit camps and maintaining overall customer fit consistency. You will also work closely with other Technical Design team members and partners to support various initiatives.
Salary Range: $31.00 - $33.00 Per Hour
Application acceptance will close at 11:59 pm PST on Friday, October 4, 2024
What You'll Do
- Utilize understanding of garment construction, patternmaking, alterations, and grading to assist the Technical Design team.
- Assist the team with full garment specing at every bulk fit round, garment steaming and preparation for bulk fittings.
- Utilize knowledge of Fit, Construction, and Quality; strong understanding of the brand, customer, and cost requirement to provide input on fit & construction risk management.
- Partner with Tech Designer on updates to PLM software or Tech Pack Management system
- Assist Tech Designer with ensuring Physical and Digital samples comply with brand standards throughout the product creation process
- Support team with maintaining the block library and fit guide
- Partner with Tech Designer and Quality Assurance team to identify and implement Gap’s best practices. Look for opportunities for continuous improvement based on customer feedback, return rates, and customer online reviews.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in progress. Concentration in pattern making and 3D technology preferred
- Must be in your Junior academic year graduating in December 2025 and Spring 2026
- Ability to work Monday – Friday from mid-June to mid-August
- Foundational knowledge of 3D rendering and/or digital pattern software such as Clo (ability to upskill to GAP L1 Level: DPC).
- Soft Skills- Demonstrate ability to influence the cross-functional team and help the team reach highly informed decisions.
- Stays up to date with relevant trends and competitor fit attributes by maintaining a customer-centric mindset and an aesthetic eye
- Proactive self-starter; one who develops and utilizes tools, resources, and processes that support innovative and effective ways of working through all stages of product development.
- Organization skills - Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to recommend solutions.
- A natural problem-solver who uses a solution-centric approach in his/her/their team for costing solutions and brand standards.
In order to be considered for this position, you will need to upload your resume in PDF format when applying to this role. (Eg: LastName_FirstName Resume)
Use the same email address throughout our process - from applying to the role to taking the online assessment.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Benefits at Gap Inc.
- Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
- One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
- Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
- Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
- Employee stock purchase plan.*
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
- See more of the benefits we offer.
*For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
US CandidatesPlease note that effective, June 30, 2022, Gap Inc. will no longer require any of its employees to wear face masks or require proof of COVID vaccination, unless required by local or state/provincial mandates or as part of Gap Inc’s quarantine guidelines after being exposed to or testing positive for COVID. Therefore, please disregard any language in any job posting that refers to Gap Inc.’s face mask and proof of vaccination policy as said policy is no longer effective.
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