POSITION OVERVIEW: The Design Intern will assist Designers in the design of an individual product category within Brand Image and Line Plan while maintaining fashion awareness through research, reading and shopping the local market. The internship is based in the New York Design Studio.

OPPORTUNITIES: • Identify trends and samples that can be adapted to represent trends for Express • Research notions, trims, or lining • Develop precise technical sketches/illustration for seasonal presentations both by hand and on adobe illustrator • Develop concept/inspiration boards • Assist Designer in preparing sketches and boards for presentation meeting • Assist with dressing mannequins and setting up presentation room for key meetings • Dismantle mannequin outfits and presentation room. Organizes samples into categories for easy reference during key meetings and working sessions.

• Ability to work 40 hours a week May - August in New York City • Rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree or first year graduate student • Fashion design major or focus preferred • GPA of a 3.0 or above • Strong computer skills, including Illustrator • Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment

Express is the sexy, sophisticated lifestyle fashion brand for every occasion: work, weekends, or nights on the town. Our brand is what's new and what's now for young fashion-forward men and women. We have over 620 retail and outlet stores throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada, as well as franchise stores in the Middle East, South Africa and Latin America. We also have a best-in-class online/mobile shopping experience at www.express.com which allows our customers to shop whenever/wherever they like. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, generous associate discount, casual work environment, onsite café and coffee bar, and the opportunity to connect and engage with some of the smartest, most passionate individuals in the apparel fashion business today. We're always looking for talented leaders at all levels to join our team; if this sounds like you, we'd love to talk!