Sewer / Upcycler Intern (Fashion Construction & Sustainable Design)

Sewer / Upcycler Intern (Fashion Construction & Sustainable Design)

About the Company
Asjai Lou Casting is a New York-based casting company specializing in discovering real people for television, advertising, and cultural storytelling. With over two decades of experience, the company has contributed to major productions including American Idol, Big Brother, and national campaigns for brands such as Nike, McDonald’s, and Coca-Cola.
The company is expanding into fashion, visual storytelling, and branded content, integrating wardrobe, styling, and design into its creative production ecosystem.

Position Overview
This internship is designed for students interested in sewing, garment construction, and upcycling within a creative production and media environment.
The intern will support the creation, alteration, and transformation of clothing pieces for photo shoots, video content, and brand storytelling.
This is a training-focused, portfolio-building internship where interns will work on real garments and looks used in active productions.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience constructing and altering garments for real shoots and projects
• Portfolio work showcasing sewing, upcycling, and design transformations
• Experience working within a creative production environment
• Exposure to styling, wardrobe planning, and visual storytelling
• Mentorship and feedback on garment construction and creative execution

Responsibilities (Training-Based)

• Assist in sewing and constructing garments for shoots and content
• Support upcycling of thrifted or existing clothing into styled pieces
• Help alter and tailor garments to fit talent and creative direction
• Assist in preparing wardrobe for photo and video productions
• Collaborate with styling and creative teams to ensure looks align with brand vision

Mentorship & Learning Structure

• Weekly check-ins and feedback sessions
• Guided support on sewing techniques and garment construction
• Project-based learning with portfolio-ready outcomes
• Exposure to real fashion and production workflows

Qualifications

• Currently a student or recent graduate (or equivalent experience) in Fashion Design, Apparel Construction, or a related field
• Strong interest in sewing, garment creation, and upcycling
• Basic knowledge of sewing techniques and garment structure
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship

Preferred Majors / Backgrounds

• Fashion Design
• Apparel Construction
• Costume Design
• Textile Design
  Students with sewing or upcycling experience are encouraged to apply.

Skills Required

• Basic sewing skills (machine and/or hand sewing)
• Understanding of garment construction
• Attention to detail and craftsmanship
• Ability to follow creative direction
• Organization and time management

Bonus Skills (Preferred)

• Experience upcycling or reconstructing garments
• Pattern making or garment drafting
• Styling or wardrobe experience
• Familiarity with working on sets or shoots

Compensation
This is an unpaid educational internship designed to provide training and hands-on experience.

• College credit available (if applicable)
• Portfolio development and mentorship included

How to Apply
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must complete the application using the link below:
https://forms.gle/GkrHBwcDV8ZwDBjp7

Additional Note
This internship is ideal for students interested in combining fashion design with media, storytelling, and creative production.
Interns will gain experience creating pieces that are seen on camera and used in real projects.

Internship Overview
This internship is structured in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s guidelines under Fact Sheet #71: Internship Programs Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
This internship is an educational, project-based learning experience designed for students interested in technology, casting, media, creative production, and storytelling.
Interns will learn how to apply their existing skills into real-world creative and production environments.
Through guided projects and mentorship, students will gain hands-on experience in how fashion, styling, and visual storytelling intersect in media.

What You’ll Learn

• How garments are created and altered for on-camera use
• How upcycling can be used for creative storytelling and styling
• How wardrobe supports brand identity and visual direction
• How to work within a production environment
• How fashion integrates into media and content creation

Program Structure

• Supervised, hands-on learning experience
• Project-based assignments designed for portfolio development
• Exposure to real-world fashion and production workflows
• Mentorship and feedback from a working Casting Director and Producer

Compensation & Academic Credit
This is an unpaid educational internship designed to provide hands-on training in fashion, media, and creative production.
 

Asjai Lou Casting LLC supports students seeking academic credit where applicable and will provide documentation and supervision required by the student’s academic program.

This internship is structured as a learning experience and does not replace the work of paid employees.

Asjai Lou Casting LLC is not a third-party recruiting agency. All internship roles are direct opportunities within the company.

The business is registered in California under Asjai Lou Casting LLC and operates nationally across television, media, casting, and creative production projects.

In addition to its California registration, the company operates from a co-working office in the Wall Street District of New York City located at:

200 Broadway, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10038

Some internship roles are remote, while others may involve work connected to the New York City workspace depending on the role.