Design Intern, Sweaters - Summer 2026
New York, New YorkAbout us
Ann Taylor embodies and celebrates the spirit, heritage, and confidence of American women leading the lives they love. Since its beginnings, Ann Taylor has been committed to providing women with everything they need to feel inspired and motivated as they navigate their multifaceted lives. Our effortlessly polished styles are thoughtfully designed to go anywhere—from the office to special occasions (and everywhere in between).Discover a culture centered on empowering employees, with access to industry leaders and tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet). Ready to join us?KnitWell Group – 2026Summer Internship Program
Design Intern –Ann Taylor
The Design Intern assists the design team with the execution of seasonal collections, fabrications and colors that maintain the brand identity. The Design Intern will gain exposure to the development, concept, and design of the product line. Other responsibilities include preparing line review presentation materials, concept boarding, fabric and color boards and flat sketches.
InternshipQualifications
A passion for hand illustration
Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator)
Exposure to tech packs and hand/computer flats
An eye for trend, color, print and pattern
Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, & Power Point
Program Details
The KnitWell Group Summer Internship Program welcomestheclassesof 2026and 2027college students to work with several of our brands (Ann Taylor,Haven Well Within,LOFT, Talbots)and Corporate Shared Servicesto kick-start their career in retail. This immersive experience offers interns the opportunity to work hands-onwith their department for10-weeksand receive professional development opportunities including executive chats, professional workshops, store visits, etc., and participation in a collaborative team project.
The pay rate for the position is $20.00/hr.
This internship position will be based out of ourAnn Taylor & LOFToffice location inNew York, NY.
KnitWell Group does not offer housing near any of our corporate office locations. Participating students must have the ability to independently secure and finance housingina commutable distance of the office location.
Applicants to this position mustbe authorized towork for any employer in the US without sponsorshipnow or in the future. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.
Applicant Requirements
Junior or senior (Class of 2026and 2027)
Master’s students not eligible
Resume and portfolio (portfolios only neededfor Design Applications)
Available June1, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Location:
Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036Position Type:
Intern (Fixed Term)/Full timeEqual Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.
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