Job Title: Summer 2026- Apparel Design Intern
Organization Name:Kohl's
Wage/Salary: Paid
Opportunity Summary:As a Design Intern, you will support all aspects of product creation for Kohl’s private-label brands. You will gain a strong understanding of each brand’s aesthetic and customer while developing the foundational design skills necessary in the apparel industry. You will be placed within a specific category or brand but have the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple areas.
What You’ll Do
Assist in research and trends specific to category and brand
Assist in PLM skills, including vendor communication, updating BOMs, submitting comments and style uploads
Sketch designs focus on stitch, detail and proportion accuracy
Create presentations using Google Slides to articulate design concepts
Present your work with research and application in the form of color, mood boards, collages, and original designs through AI sketches and Photoshop CADs
Support in building design tech packs to pass to Tech Design
Collaborate with Merchant, Production and Trend teams to ideate and execute styles that support the brand’s vision and strategy
Train in 3D software (Browzwear Vstitcher)
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Content and Social Media Marketing Intern
Organization Name: Best Buy Corporate
Wage/Salary: $22/hr
We’re Looking For A: As a Content and Social Media Marketing Intern, you will support the Best Buy Business marketing team in driving consumer awareness and consideration by developing thought leadership content and optimizing sales enablement materials. In this role, you'll work closely with an innovative team to help deliver the products, services, and support that B2B clients need to feel confident in their technology. Across multiple industries such as education, home builders, hospitality, and more, this internship will also provide opportunities for professional development and networking cross-functionally within a professional environment.
This internship will be available from October 6th, 2025 to January 31st, 2026. It is a hybrid role, meaning you must be located within a drivable distance to our corporate office in Richfield, Minnesota. You will be asked to come into the office 1 day per week. This role is set for 20 hours per week.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Public History & Digital Content Internship
Organization Name: Twin Cities PBS
Wage/Salary: $18/hr
We believe no story should be left untold. Come learn at TPT with the award-winning Minnesota Experience team, the creators of Lost Twin Cities and Jim Crow of the North, in a unique internship experience at the intersection of public history, digital storytelling and marketing.
This position works approximately 20 hours per week in a hybrid setting (both onsite and remote work). The qualified candidate will have a passion for elements of our work including media storytelling, narratives, diverse history, and research. The qualified candidates will have a passion for elements of our work including media storytelling, narratives, diverse history, and research. Compelling candidates will also have a desire to work in areas such as marketing/communications, public history, or public media. Candidates must be currently enrolled in an educational program with a concentration on history, marketing, mass communications, digital storytelling, journalism, or other job-related fields.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Product Photography Intern
Organization Name: Menswear Market
Wage/Salary: $15/hr
Opportunity Summary: If you dream of becoming a photographer in the world of designer fashion, this is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience. The ideal candidate will bring energy, creativity and style to the task of creating professional images. This is a contract position performed as-needed, with approximately 10-15 working hours each week needed in 2025. Work to be performed in person at our home-based office located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Menswear Market is seeking a Product Photography Intern to join our team in Minneapolis for the Fall-Winter 2025 season. In this role, you will create professional images to showcase our designer clothing products.
Experience with DSLR photography and basic studio lighting
Experience with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
Ability to perform moderately challenging physical tasks involved with product handling, styling and lighting/background adjustments.
Ability to stand for the duration of the work.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
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