Description
At Torrid we're committed to cultivating a welcoming, inclusive and diverse culture driven by a focus on open dialogue, empowerment, recruiting, training, development and retention. We believe inclusion of diverse backgrounds and perspectives is fundamental to our success.
We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Raw Materials Library Intern to join our team. The intern will assist in maintaining our raw materials library, which serves as a crucial resource for our design, production, and sustainability efforts. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fashion industry and contribute to our commitment to innovation and sustainability.
What You’ll Do:
- Organizing and Cataloging: Assist in organizing and cataloging samples of raw materials including fabrics, trims, hardware, and other components used in garment production.
- Inventory Management: Support in maintaining accurate inventory records of all materials within the library, tracking quantities, and updating as new materials are received or existing ones are utilized.
- Research and Analysis: Conduct research on new and sustainable materials in the fashion industry, compiling relevant data and presenting findings to the team.
- Sample Requests: Assist in fulfilling sample requests from various departments, ensuring timely delivery and accurate documentation.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with design, production, and sustainability teams to support ongoing projects and initiatives related to materials sourcing, development, and innovation.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of all materials, including specifications, sourcing information, sustainability certifications, and other relevant details.
- Maintenance: Assist in the upkeep and organization of the raw materials library space, ensuring it remains clean, orderly, and accessible to all team members.
What You’ll Need:
- Open to college junior/senior level students and recent graduates with a major in Fashion Design, Apparel Management, Textiles, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with database management systems is a plus.
- Passion for sustainability and interest in exploring innovative materials and technologies in the fashion industry.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Must be available to work Monday-Friday (40 hours/week) for duration of internship program. Internship dates: June 3 – August 9
What You'll Get:
- A culture where people are accepted and encouraged to be who they are.
- Generous 50% employee discount and access to employee-only sales.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Aimed at helping employees address a variety of personal and family issues including legal financial consultations, mental health services and more.
- Work and learn alongside industry-leading executives while making huge strides in impacting the lives of women.
- You’ll be challenged and grow. Opportunity for upward mobility is available at all levels of the organization.
Pay range: $18.00/hr
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