Athletic Apparel Design Internship

Athletic Apparel Design Internship

Tech Design Intern - Pattern Engineer Intern

Location: Cary, NC

Full-time

About ChicknLegs

ChicknLegs is on a mission to bring fun and crazy moments to athletes everywhere.

You can find our products on our website, www.chicknlegs.com, where we ship worldwide, or in 600+ retailers nationwide and select retail stores abroad. 

We're the fastest growing running brand in America -- and have been featured in the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies in America the past two years! 

Our team

At ChicknLegs we are:

✔ Fast + innovative
✔ Respectful of our team
✔ Resourceful + scrappy
✔ Jokesters + humble
✔ Competitive
✔ All about making customer ecstatic
✔ Down for anything
✔ ChicknLegs super fans!

The Role

The Tech Design Intern will work directly with our product designers to manage the full production lifecycle of new products and product lines.

Product development:

• Create detailed tech packs: measurements, construction, materials, and trim specs
• Utilize CAD and Adobe Illustrator to develop flats and 3D models of garments
• Assist product development team in selecting fabrics, trims, and finishes
• Evaluate proto, fit, and pre-production samples and communicate adjustment instructions
• Refine grading, specs, and construction details to ensure production standards are met
• Identify and resolve quality or construction issues early in the development process
• Track development according to deadlines 

Product Direction & Line Development

• Ideate new product ideas and categories that align with the brand vision
• Identify opportunities to improve existing styles
• Work closely with leadership to shape brand apparel vision

Ideal qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Development, or related
• Strong knowledge of the fundamentals of product design and pattern making
• Experience in athletic apparel design, technical design, or product development
• Experience creating tech packs, specs, and garment construction details
• Strong understanding of fit, grading, and fabric behavior
• Experience working in athletic/sports apparel categories
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
• Interest in full lifecycle production: pattern-making, grading, construction materials, costing, manufacturing and quality assurance
• Must submit a portfolio to be considered

If you don’t meet every single qualification but are excited about this role, we still encourage you to apply—we value potential and culture fit just as much as experience.

Culture + personality

✔ You love athletic apparel
✔ You’re adaptable, and resourceful
✔ You're respectful 
✔ You communicate openly
✔ You’re proactive at solving issues as they come up
✔ You bring positive energy and care about building a strong workplace culture

Benefits + Perks

✔ Competitive salary
✔ Flexible schedule
✔ Travel opportunities to running events nationwide
✔ Employee discounts + early access
✔ Free snacks and bevvies to keep you going
✔ Opportunities for professional growth and development
✔ Company events, team outings, and culture initiatives
✔ A supportive, people-first work environment
✔ Career progression - we hire from within first

Equal opportunity Employer

ChicknLegs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.