Job Details

Technical Design & Product Development Intern

Working at Ruti, Inc.

RUTI, Inc. / www.Ruti.com is a rapidly expanding women's luxury brand with retail locations in some of the hottest shopping destinations on the west coast, a growing e-commerce store, and NYC brick and mortar. We utilize a mix of a state-of-the-art private label, local offline presence, advanced technology, and innovative marketing to facilitate rapid year-over-year growth.

Are you passionate about style, design innovation, and customer insights? Do you dream of working for a fashion house that combines classic style sensibility with an edge? Then your place is with Ruti. We are a design-driven company that combines our creative expertise with a logical, strategic, customer-focused mindset to develop products that are both style-forward and practical.

The Role

As the technical design and product development intern, you will work directly with the tech designer(s) and the senior designer to help bring product from concept to delivery. You will be exposed to various stages of the product life cycle and gain exposure to both creative and administrative functions.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and keep track of all incoming packages for the tech design and product development team
• Support the technical design team in accurately measuring samples in preparation for fittings
• Support the technical design team in accurately measuring TOP's
• Taking and uploading photo of garments
• Preparing fit comment files
• Data entry
• Prepare and ship domestic and international packages
• Communicate with factories as needed to request patterns, measurement specifications, and other materials related to tech design and product development
• Cultivate relationships and effectively communicate with cross-functional partners including technical design, merchandising, planning, production, marketing, and inventory

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• College degree in fashion design
• Demonstrates a strong passion for the apparel industry
• Demonstrates a strong desire to deepen knowledge of apparel design and product development
• Proficient in Google Suite programs
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Highly detail oriented
• Highly organized
• Highly efficient work style
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Flexible, driven, and resourceful
• Self-starter, highly motivated, and can accomplish tasks with limited direction
• Positive, helpful
• Passion for the Ruti brand

Ruti, Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.