KHAITE Technical Design and Production Intern

About KHAITE

Founded in New York in 2016 by Catherine Holstein, KHAITE is a luxury womenswear brand distinguished by its interplay of strength and softness, structure and fluidity. Its ready-to-wear, leather goods and footwear reinterpret American dressing through refined materials, precise silhouettes and a distinctive balance of ease and sensuality. As an employer, KHAITE connects creative vision with the disciplines of product development, merchandising, retail and business operations. The brand offers a compelling setting for professionals drawn to contemporary luxury, where craftsmanship, attention to detail and a coherent aesthetic identity underpin the work of building an internationally recognised fashion house.

Role & Responsibilities

• Maintain technical sketches, spec sheets, and tech packs for ready-to-wear woven garments.
• Support sample specking.
• Prepare samples for fit sessions, document notes, and update measurements and fit comments.
• Work with the Production team to track sample and production status, supporting timely deliveries and quality standards.
• Review garment construction and inspect samples for technical accuracy and quality compliance.
• Participate in production meetings and contribute ideas.
• Assist with fabric and trim testing to assess quality, durability, and suitability for each style.
• Organize and maintain production and technical design materials, samples, and archives.
• Pick up samples from local factories and deliver or collect patterns at local factories or grading rooms.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, preferably in Fashion Design, Apparel Production, Technical Design, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of garment construction, fit, and sewing techniques, with a particular interest in woven materials.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt dynamically to changing business conditions.
• Strong interest in fashion and eagerness to immerse in the industry.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

Skills

Education

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, preferably in Fashion Design, Apparel Production, Technical Design, or a related field.

Benefits

Unpaid internship for college credit only.

Culture

KHAITE’s professional environment reflects its New York identity and distinctive approach to luxury, balancing creative confidence with understated sophistication. Its emphasis on exceptional materials, craftsmanship, and precise design creates a shared focus on quality and a coherent creative vision.

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