Design Intern

Company Description

Patricia Nash Designs is a lifestyle brand inspired by a love of travel, vintage craftsmanship, and timeless style. Known for its handcrafted leather handbags and accessories, the brand creates thoughtfully designed collections that combine rich materials, distinctive details, and everyday functionality.

Position Overview

Patricia Nash Designs is seeking a creative, organized, and motivated intern to support our Design, Product Development, Operations, and E-Commerce teams. This hands-on internship offers exposure to the complete product lifecycle - from concept and development through sampling, production, and market preparation while providing valuable experience within a growing fashion accessories brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with seasonal product development projects across handbags, accessories, footwear, apparel, and travel goods.
• Maintain and organize physical and digital archives of samples, leathers, hardware, trims, and seasonal materials.
• Photograph, catalog, and archive inspiration, samples, and market research.
• Support sample management, receiving, and organization.
• Assist with presentations, product line reviews, and merchandising projects.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets, trackers, and organizational tools for cross-functional teams.
• Conduct trend, competitive, and market research.
• Assist with Adobe Creative Cloud projects, presentations, and design-related tasks.
• Participate in team meetings and support special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Accessories Design, Product Development, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud preferred
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of color, design, and visual presentation
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
• Passion for fashion, accessories, and product development

Compensation: $12/hour
Requirements: Minimum 20 hours per week • In-person in Knoxville, TN

Patricia Nash Designs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.