Apparel Developer & Sourcing Intern
Started in 1989, Duluth Trading Company exists to enable hard-working individuals to take on life with their own two hands. Folks that revel in doing it the hard way and celebrate finding a better way. We seek talented individuals who share these beliefs and are excited to further the Duluth Trading legacy with a digital-first mindset, always moving forward and always innovating.
From ingenious Duluth workwear, to comfortably capable Buck Naked Underwear, to outside-embracing AKHG, to meticulously built and sourced Best Made, it’s all about the innovative gear and gadgets that equip customers for a more hands-on way of life.
Top-notch quality, immersive storytelling, outstanding customer service, and the shared belief that the go-all-in-and-dig-deep spirit exists with everyone are what sets Duluth Trading Co. apart. We seek talented folks looking to be part of a can-do team that’s hellbent on helping the world to gear up, get its hands dirty, and do.
What We Offer:
- A true omnichannel retail environment
- Real-life tasks and projects
- Paid internships - $17/HR
- Relocation assistance
- 40% employee merchandise discount
What You’ll Learn:
- How to monitor seasonal development progress: identifying cost, lead time, and MOQ issues to appropriate teams when needed
- How to collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, technical design & planning throughout all stages of development to execute brand objectives
- How to maintain product specifications in PLM including updating bills of materials, prototype requests, and construction details- to ensure accurate tech packages and clear factory communication are sent for prototype initiation
- How to analyze cost details, and validate cost components (fabric, trim, duty, freight, etc) in garment cost calculations to support negotiations
- How to effectively manage external vendor relationships and daily communication to ensure products are up to specified quality standards and deliver on time
- How to communicate daily with suppliers to proactively manage development issues
- How to track samples and answer vendor questions in a timely manner to ensure key deliverables are met, and analyze accuracy and prototype on-time delivery rates
- How to prepare necessary documents (i.e. costing & leadtime recaps, etc.) for milestone meetings
- How to assist with lab dip, trim & strike-off comments, and organization of approval records
What We’re Looking For:
- A current undergraduate student of Apparel Design, Business Supply Chain, or a similar program
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel
- Clear communication skills
- Knowledge of garment construction
- A roll-up-your-sleeves kind of work ethic
- A passion for sharing ideas and being a hands-on team member
- The ability to complete projects with cross-functional partners
- The ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
- The ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention-to-detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
The responsibilities outlined in this position description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. Duluth Trading Company is an equal opportunity employer.