Summer 2026
Apparel Design Intern
SF Bay Area
Posted on 10/30/2025
Dolls Kill
201-500 employees
Direct-to-consumer online edgy fashion
No salary listed
Oakland, CA, USA
In Person
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- Understanding of our unique aesthetic and lifestyle
- Currently enrolled in a design or development program in university
- Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and photoshop
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Able to wear multiple hats and adapt to changing priorities, multi tasking
- Ability to lift boxes and samples of up to 30 pounds
- Positive attitude and passion for design
- Assisting the apparel team with product design and development life cycle for apparel design development from concept to commercialization
- This will include sample and swatch management, attending fit and product review meetings, basic office duties
Dolls Kill is a global online boutique selling edgy, alternative fashion, footwear, accessories, and beauty inspired by punk, goth, glam, and festival styles. It sells directly to consumers through an online platform, with options for pre-orders and free worldwide shipping, plus pickup locations in cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco. The product lineup updates quickly through social media and influencer partnerships, targeting youth who want to express individuality. Its goal is to make distinctive, rebellious fashion accessible worldwide and grow its community through direct sales and exclusive pre-orders.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$91.6M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2012
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Third Strawberry Shortcake collection expands into cottagecore homewares globally.
- Spring Cleaning Sale offers 30-80% off March 20-23, 2026, boosting sales.
- Free worldwide shipping and pre-orders optimize inventory for youth demographics.
What critics are saying
- Strawberry Shortcake pivot dilutes punk-goth identity, alienating core customers.
- Shein undercuts prices with cheap goth dupes, eroding market share rapidly.
- Killstar steals niche with authentic goth quality and social media dominance.
What makes Dolls Kill unique
- Dolls Kill curates punk, goth, rave, and festival styles via in-house and partner brands.
- Founded in 2011, it licenses nostalgic brands like Delia's and Strawberry Shortcake.
- Six distinct 'dolls' like goth Merci and punk Darby target subculture self-expression.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Professional Development Budget
Wellness Program
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 0%Andrew H. Moser President/CEO 617 420 [email protected]
Dolls Kill has launched their third Strawberry Shortcake collection with seasonal apparel, accessories and housewares perfect for staying warm and cozy, available in all Dolls Kill stores across the US and online globally.