Summer 2024 Internship – Product Development – Footwear & Accessories

About rag & bone

From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief of uncompromising ideals: a commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way. To making things that are as original as they are timeless. To being true to ourselves, even when that truth sets us apart from the mainstream. 

We still believe in the same principles we started with: the easy elegance of classic British tailoring, the authenticity of American workwear, and the originality of our home city, New York. As New Yorkers, community and authenticity have become synonymous with our brand. An inclusive environment at rag & bone upholds our original values by encouraging employee connection and empowering each individual to have a voice on policy, process, and collaboration for a more equitable future. 

rag & bone’s Summer 2024 internship program is unpaid and for college credit only. 

We pride ourselves on offering an exciting and educational internship experience to participants, and value the contribution those new to the industry can bring. This is an excellent opportunity to gain real-world work experience, learn how varying departments interface and develop foundational skills to help you enter the fashion world after you graduate.

Must be able to be on-site in NYC headquarters located in Meatpacking.

This opportunity will provide a general understanding of the product development process and how the team collaborates with Design, Merchandising and Production.

Sample Responsibilities:

• Unpack and check in development samples and materials that are received daily
• Prepare/organize domestic and international packages
• Arrange local repairs on samples, when needed
• Take notes during technical footwear fittings
• Coordinate International SMS set with Sales Team
• Organize samples in Design/PD area and separate dropped samples
• Assist with issuing footwear AD samples
• Assist with Style Master set up
• Coordinate shipments to factories
• Update Footwear last archives

Raw Material Responsibilities:

• Create seasonal development binders, and organize sample materials and trials with proper labeling
• Arrange color standards to suppliers for development
• Update Material Library for leathers and trims, and keep organized
• Source materials locally in midtown upon request
• Prepare material masters for production

Requirements:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Team player with a flexible and positive, can-do attitude
• Creative and analytical
• Previous internships or currently studying in the Fashion Industry

Rules we live by | Rules you live by

• Be a Good Human - Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity.
• Have No Fear - Innovate, solve problems
• Own Every Decision - Work together, get results
• Quality Matters – Not only with product but we see it in our people
• Make S**t Happen -Be disciplined, be competitive

rag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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 by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.