COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Boardriders, Inc., is the world’s leading action sports and lifestyle company that designs, produces and distributes branded apparel, footwear and accessories for Boardriders around the world. The Company’s apparel and footwear brands, represent a casual lifestyle for young‐minded people who are inspired by a passion for outdoor action sports. The Company’s Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, DC Shoes, RVCA, Element, VonZipper, Xcel, Kustom and Palmers brands have authentic roots and heritage in surf, snow and skate. With approximately 10,000 team members globally, the Company’s products are sold in more than 110 countries in a wide range of distribution, including surf shops, skate shops, snow shops, its proprietary Boardriders stores and other Company‐owned retail stores, select department stores and through various e‐ commerce channels.
SUMMARY:
Internship Duration: College/University course semester dates
Boardriders, Inc. offers internships in various departments and provides college students with supervised practical experience in the workplace. You can intern in departments suchas Merchandising & Design, Retail Buying, Marketing, Public Relations, Operations and Human Resources to name a few.
To be considered for the Internship Program you MUST:
(Please note: Students are eligible to intern during their course dates. Students may not begin before course date or continue past course date unless authorization letter is provided)
WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING?
As a Footwear Design intern you will gain experience in the application of color, graphics, and materials across several product types with a focus on footwear. You will learn to build out themes, core/seasonal color palettes, and supply material/graphic direction for an assigned product category. Interns will gain experience in analyzing the target consumer, researching key market trends, creating products and telling stories that are meaningful to our consumer and authentic to the DC Shoes brand.
WHAT SKILLS, MAJOR OR EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Footwear, Fashion or Graphic Design majors
Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Knowledge of textiles, materials and trims related to footwear.
Strong taste level in color/print application.
PERKS!
Corporate discount at our campus store
Attend company events
Unlimited networking opportunities
Casual work environment- “shorts, flip flops and tee shirts are acceptable!”
“Boardriders is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer including: Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans”
