Design Summer Internship Bonobos - Express

Overview

 

About PHOENIX 

 

The PHOENIX Internship Program is a 10-week, paid program that offers rising Junior and Senior undergraduates and graduate students the opportunity to work with and learn from experienced professionals while gaining exposure to a multi-brand retail company. The internship program provides hands-on experience in an area of interest and cross-functional collaboration while developing valuable professional skills. 

 

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a Direct-to-Consumer platform operating EXPRESS and BONOBOS in the United States. Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.

 

The Design Summer Internship position will support our Bonobos brand. The Summer 2025 Internship Program occurs from June 2nd to August 8th. This internship is located at our New York Office in New York, New York.

 What to Expect During the PHOENIX Internship Program:

• Workshops to Develop Professional Skills
• Networking Sessions with Leaders 
• Cross-Functional Intern Collaboration on Group Project 
• Group Outings and Events 

Location Name

New York Office

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Bonobos design team as they build the seasonal line 
• Aspiration/competitive research - viewing and selecting trends applicable to Bonobos  
• Design research including sourcing of images, fabrics, trims, prints, colors, and linings  
• Learn about the unique Bonobos business model and customer insights that influence our designs 
• Develop concept/ inspiration boards for presentation meetings 
• Develop technical sketches and illustrations for seasonal presentations both by hand and on Adobe Illustrator 
• Attend fittings and learn about fit and product construction 
• Assist with dressing mannequins and setting up concept room for key meetings 
• Organize samples into categories for easy reference during key meetings and working sessions 
• Assist the design team building its seasonal tech packs in PLM tool 
• Assist with design submits for bulk production 
• Organize fabric/trim/color archive  

 

Requirements: 

 

• Availability to work full time (40 hours per week) 
• Preferred GPA at or above 3.2 

 

To learn more, register for the Internship Information Session with our Program Leader who will share additional information about the 2025 Summer Internship Program.

 

Salary Range$21.50 - $28.00

Closing

An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

 

Notification to Agencies: Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.