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LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them. We empower women to find their authentic self-expression because feeling like yourself is always in style.

Here at LOFT, we're busy styling the careers and supporting the lives of everyday optimists just like you. Express your authentic self and experience endless inspiration, all while enjoying the opportunities and benefits that help you get the most from your career, life, and wardrobe.

Design Intern – LOFT

The Design Intern assists the design team with the execution of seasonal collections, fabrications and colors that maintain the brand identity. The Design Intern will gain exposure to the development, concept, and design of the product line. Other responsibilities include preparing line review presentation materials, concept boarding, fabric and color boards and flat sketches. 

Internship Qualifications

• A passion for hand illustration 
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator)  
• Exposure to tech packs and hand/computer flats  
• An eye for trend, color, print and pattern  
• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, & Power Point  

Program Details

The KnitWell Group Summer Internship Program welcomes the classes of 2026 and 2027 college students to work with several of our brands (Ann Taylor, Haven Well Within, LOFT, Talbots) and Corporate Shared Services to kick-start their career in retail. This immersive experience offers interns the opportunity to work hands-on with their department for 10-weeks and receive professional development opportunities including executive chats, professional workshops, store visits, etc., and participation in a collaborative team project. 

The pay rate for the position is $20.00/hr.

This internship position will be based out of our Ann Taylor & LOFT office location in New York, NY.

KnitWell Group does not offer housing near any of our corporate office locations. Participating students must have the ability to independently secure and finance housing in a commutable distance of the office location. 

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

Applicant Requirements

• Junior or senior (Class of 2026 and 2027)
• Master’s students not eligible
• Resume and portfolio (portfolios only needed for Design Applications)
• Available June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026  

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Location:

Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036

Position Type:

Intern (Fixed Term)/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.