At Jockey, caring is our responsibility. It’s the fabric of who we are and drives everything we do. It drives us to listen, innovate, and improve. To design thoughtfully. To craft skillfully. To give back wholeheartedly. Founded in 1876, Jockey is a family-owned company recognized the world over for delivering feel-good comfort.  Our premium apparel is sold in more than 140 countries and our commitment to quality, innovation and customer service is legendary. 

Ready to transform your academic skills into first-hand business opportunities with an industry leader? If so, come explore this fantastic opportunity at JOCKEY! We offer a comprehensive internship program that allows students to have hands-on experience in their selected field of study. Our internship program prepares students for their careers, allows them to develop the necessary business skills to succeed, and gives them a real-world perspective on the many roles available to them in the apparel industry. Additionally, we offer an adaptable team environment which provides for continual learning!

Employees enjoy a workplace that is exciting and evolving. At JOCKEY, you will be able to try new things, set goals for your development, build a career that fits your expectations, and have fun along the way!  Our paid Design Operations Internship is located at Jockey’s corporate headquarters in Kenosha, WI - an easy commute from the greater Milwaukee/Racine areas, Northern IL, or surrounding southeast WI regions. Plus, work schedules are very flexible in order accommodate class schedules/commitments.

JOCKEY OFFERS:

Competitive salary Onsite, professional training in the Apparel Design field Ongoing Manager and professional mentoring

The Design Operations Intern will work closely with our Design Team on a variety of projects, including:

Supporting the Design Operations Manager Assisting in workflow optimization by helping create documents of processes within the design team  Helping edit existing process documents that can be used to streamline operations  Supporting the management of project timelines and deliverables by maintaining tracking documents, ensuring all teams are informed of deadlines  Assisting in creation of "How to Measure" Manuals (Requires a Design background, knowing .ai) Assisting in maintaining accurate and organized records of samples Assisting in reviewing, measuring, and recording, samples as needed Supporting anyone on the technical design, design, or print team as needed on projects as assigned by Design Operations Manager Supporting the Design Operations Manager in any other tasks or projects as assigned Other duties as assigned

Candidate Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design or related field. GPA of 3.0 or above. Strong time management skills in order to meet project deadlines. Good oral communication and organizational skills. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. Ability to take initiative, demonstrating a proactive attitude.  Ability and willingness to ask questions to confirm accuracy.  Ability to work at Jockey's corporate office in Kenosha, WI.  (No relocation or housing assistance provided for this position.)