Design Intern

Company Description

Patricia Nash Designs is a lifestyle brand inspired by a love of travel, vintage craftsmanship, and timeless style. Known for its handcrafted leather handbags and accessories, the brand creates thoughtfully designed collections that combine rich materials, distinctive details, and everyday functionality.

Position Overview

Patricia Nash Designs is seeking a creative, organized, and motivated intern to support our Design, Product Development, Operations, and E-Commerce teams. This hands-on internship offers exposure to the complete product lifecycle - from concept and development through sampling, production, and market preparation while providing valuable experience within a growing fashion accessories brand.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with seasonal product development projects across handbags, accessories, footwear, apparel, and travel goods.Maintain and organize physical and digital archives of samples, leathers, hardware, trims, and seasonal materials.Photograph, catalog, and archive inspiration, samples, and market research.Support sample management, receiving, and organization.Assist with presentations, product line reviews, and merchandising projects.Create and maintain spreadsheets, trackers, and organizational tools for cross-functional teams.Conduct trend, competitive, and market research.Assist with Adobe Creative Cloud projects, presentations, and design-related tasks.Participate in team meetings and support special projects as needed.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Accessories Design, Product Development, Marketing, or a related fieldStrong organizational, communication, and time management skillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPointExperience with Adobe Creative Cloud preferredAbility to multitask in a fast-paced environmentStrong sense of color, design, and visual presentationSelf-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learnPassion for fashion, accessories, and product development

Patricia Nash Designs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company DescriptionThe quintessential embodiment of style, form and function, Patricia Nash Designs creates handbags and accessories that are made of beautiful, vegetable tanned leather from around the world. The company was founded in 2010 by the designer Patricia Nash who was inspired by her extensive international travels. The collection pays homage to vintage craftsmanship through delicate, hand-finished detailing including hand-dying, hand-cutting, hand-sewing and a hand-embossed logo in every design. Patricia Nash Designs is based in Knoxville, TN, and sold in major retail department stores nationwide including Dillard's, Macy's, QVC, HSN, and Von Maur. Product line includes handbags, backpacks, luggage, men's leather goods, jewelry, footwear, scarves and wraps, and sunglasses.

For more information, please visit www.patricianashdesigns.com.