Summer 2025 Internship - Design

Every Summer Internship Should Feel This Good! 

 

A few things you should know…

• Our Summer 2025 Internship Program is 10 weeks in total will run from June 2nd - August 8th
• Business hours are 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday, with a daily half hour unpaid lunch break
• We have one opening per internship position
• Rising Seniors only
• All interns are expected to be within commuting distance from Stamford, CT for the full 10 week program
• With a growing number of applicants each year, this is a highly competitive internship program. Please add any additional information to your application such as a link to your blog, social media, website, portfolio, or any other relevant projects to show your passion!

Overview

We’re on the lookout for highly motivated college students, in good academic standing, who are passionate about our brand and about working toward a career in the retail industry. 

Interns will be responsible for assisting in day-to-day operations within their designated department, providing support to other departments as needed, as well as handling administrative tasks throughout the office. In addition to the above responsibilities, all Interns will be assigned a group project to work on throughout the summer and are expected to present their findings to management at the conclusion of the Internship. Interns will be assigned a group of business leaders for direction and guidance through the project. Vineyard vines also provides social and educational experiences for our Interns. 

Please note: At this time, all interns will be expected to be in Stamford, CT for the full summer. Candidates who are eligible will be able to apply to a housing scholarship program (more information to come). 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist design team with all aspects of the design process
• Organize samples and trims by maintaining trim library
• Sketch and update CADs in Illustrator after meetings and fittings
• Update and organize various binders for fabrics/CADs/trims/artwork
• Organize and file paperwork and samples
• Maintain functional and organized office space by helping to file paperwork, trims, fabrics and color swatches and hang/organize samples
• Demonstrate the ability to carefully listen to others at all levels in the organization
• Strong time management, prioritization and organizational skills
• Understands and adheres to all policies related to the organization
• Complete ad hoc projects and responsibilities as needed

 

What you bring:

• Attending school for design with a strong interest in women’s and girl’s apparel and or print/pattern design
• STRONG organizational skill
• Skilled in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Eager to learn
• A passion for the vineyard vines brand and lifestyle
• Great communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Flexibility and open-mindedness
• Proficient in Excel
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential company materials
• Strong interpersonal communication
• Ability to plan, manage time, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively receive and communicate feedback
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude

 

Every-day will feel this good because:

• We have a fun-entrepreneurial culture filled with truly “good” people
• Every Thursday we have catered Fruit and Bagels 
• Every Wednesday in the summer we have an ice cream truck to satisfy your cravings
• Should you live in the city or surrounding areas and commute by train, we provide a shuttle to our office
• We offer a generous employee discount so you can rep our lifestyle on-and-off the boat
• We have a fully stocked kitchen filled with unlimited fruit, snacks, and drinks to help you stay energized while On-Deck