Market Week Internship (In-Person, Unpaid) Part TimeNEW
About Akris
Akris is an international fashion house founded in 1922 and based in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Creative director Albert Kriemler designs fashion forward women’s wear and signature accessories. Akris holds its ready-to-wear runway shows twice a year in Paris. Besides double-face, the fashion house is renowned for using innovative embroidery and digital photo-printing techniques. Akris has been owned and run by its founding family for three generations and operates its own boutiques in major cities around the globe. The Akris main collection as well as its sportier sister line Akris punto are also available in over 500 points of distribution worldwide.
About the Role
Akris is looking for a full-time intern who is eager to learn and interested in a hands-on fashion environment. The intern will assist during one of the most important events of the year—Market Week—and will support the Marketing, Sales, and Visual teams.
This internship is unpaid; however, a MetroCard will be provided for transportation, and lunch will be provided daily. Letters of recommendation may also be provided upon successful completion of the internship.
Responsibilities:
• Model dressing and styling
• Assisting during market appointments
• Photography
• Basic photo editing and retouching
• Visual merchandising support
Schedule / Requirements:
Week 1 – Punto Market
• Saturday, April 11: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (set-up)
• Monday, April 13 – Friday, April 17: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Week 2 – Akris Market
• Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (set-up)
• Sunday, May 3: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 8: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Preferred that the intern is available for all dates, but some flexibility may be possible.
Ideal Candidate:
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Interested in the fashion industry
• Strong communication skills
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Eager to learn
• Previous fashion experience preferred but not required
Akris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Akris does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
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