Summer Intern, CAD Artist/ Design Assistant, Graphics

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders.

Job Posting:

Kontoor Brands Summer Internship Program 2026 | Program Overview

Level up your fashion-industry experience with the teams behind Wrangler® and Lee® jeans, Kontoor Brands! We design, manufacture and distribute superior high-quality products that look good, fit right, and are crafted with respect to our planet to give people around the world the freedom and confidence to express themselves. Above all, our people are our business.

Purpose is in our Genes. People are our thread.                                   

With a presence in over 60 countries and a legacy that dates back over 200 years, our massive global community is all about integrity, teamwork, performance, and entrepreneurship. We're on the hunt for inclusive, creative, and down-to-earth forward-thinkers passionate about meaningful and purposeful apparel.

Belonging starts with Influencers and Advocates. Become a Kontoor Brands Champion.

Kontoor Brands’ Summer Intern Program is packed with projects, networking socials, cross-functional learning, and the chance to connect with industry trailblazers like our Executive Leadership Team. Previous interns have taken on projects as subject matter experts and social architects to engineer solutions through social media, Go-To-Market strategies, and denim designs. Participants can also take advantage of opportunities to explore interests in Social Issues, Sustainability, Career Fairs, Community Outreach and more. This is a 10-week, full-time paid internship. Start your journey with us and take your career to the next level!

Apply to join the common thread and gain so much more!               

Program Overview:

• 10-week term
• Full-time paid internship
• Must be local or willing to relocate to Greensboro, NC

Find Your Fit at Kontoor if you are:                                  

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program at a College/University and able to receive a paid internship
• Eligible to work in the US without restrictions
• A demonstrated leader through school, extracurricular activities and/or community involvement
• Exceptional at taking on challenges and using your particular set of skills to create solutions
• A self-starter, ability to work with others in a team environment, with a passion for helping others
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

Full-time roles are up for grabs when the program concludes. Opportunities are based on performance and business needs. Don't miss out on this amazing experience and jumpstart your career with Kontoor Brands.

Project Role: CAD Artist/ Design Assistant, Graphics

This role will support the Graphics department in various aspects of Design and Production related responsibilities as it relates to the printables business at Kontoor.  This position will gain exposure to our brands while learning the design process, workflow and skills required to contribute to the success of our graphics program within Kontoor.

Responsibilities:

• Support Designers in creating cads and presentation materials for meetings
• Create and edit color palettes, mood boards, and other presentation materials
• Support Design in setting up camera-ready artwork for production
• Assist with trims, product photography, and other department-related tools
• Assist with Production DDT’s and Samples

Skills for Success:     

• Interest in Graphic Design for the Apparel market
• Willingness to learn
• Flexible, adaptable
• Able to receive instruction and feedback                                               
• Organized, prompt and dependable
• Can-do attitude/Solution-oriented approach
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator
• Familiar with Power Point, Acrobat, InDesign

Location Requirements:     

• Greensboro, North Carolina

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

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