Pattern Maker Intern (Garment Development & Pattern Construction)

Pattern Maker Intern (Garment Development & Pattern Construction)

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 custom garment creation into its creative production ecosystem.

Position Overview
This internship is designed for students interested in pattern making, garment development, and apparel construction within a creative production environment.
The intern will support the creation of patterns for custom garments used in photo shoots, video content, and brand storytelling.
This is a training-focused, portfolio-building internship where interns will contribute to real garment development from concept to construction.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience creating patterns for real garments used in production
• Portfolio work showcasing pattern development and garment construction
• Experience translating creative concepts into technical garment patterns
• Exposure to styling, fittings, and on-set wardrobe needs
• Mentorship and feedback on pattern making and garment development

Responsibilities (Training-Based)

• Assist in creating patterns for custom garments based on creative direction
• Support translating design concepts into technical pattern pieces
• Help adjust and refine patterns based on fittings and feedback
• Collaborate with sewing/upcycling team to ensure patterns are construction-ready
• Assist in organizing pattern files, measurements, and garment specifications

Mentorship & Learning Structure

• Weekly check-ins and feedback sessions
• Guided support on pattern making techniques and garment structure
• 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, Pattern Making, or a related field
• Strong interest in garment construction and technical design
• Basic understanding of pattern making and garment structure
• Strong attention to detail and precision

Preferred Majors / Backgrounds

• Fashion Design
• Pattern Making
• Apparel Construction
• Costume Design
  Students with experience in pattern drafting or garment development are encouraged to apply.

Skills Required

• Basic pattern making and drafting skills
• Understanding of garment construction
• Attention to detail and technical accuracy
• Ability to interpret creative direction into technical execution
• Organization and time management

Bonus Skills (Preferred)

• Experience draping or flat pattern making
• Knowledge of grading or sizing
• Sewing experience
• Familiarity with fittings and garment adjustments

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 developing technical fashion skills while working within a creative media and production environment.
Interns will gain experience creating garments that are used on camera and in real content production.

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 fashion and production environments.
Through guided projects and mentorship, students will gain hands-on experience in how technical design, garment construction, and visual storytelling intersect in media.

What You’ll Learn

• How to create and refine patterns for custom garments
• How to translate creative ideas into technical garment construction
• How fittings influence pattern adjustments
• How pattern making supports styling and visual storytelling
• How fashion integrates into media and content production

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.