Raw Material Intern

FIGS is hiring a Raw Material Intern to play an integral role in a fast-growing medical apparel company. This internship offers motivated students the opportunity to gain fashion industry experience and work with FIGS!

We are looking for someone who has a desire to learn, tackles projects with attention to detail and a creative approach, and inspires others with a positive can-do attitude. This position is for someone who wants to jump in headfirst to make an immediate impact and work in a collaborative team environment. The Raw Materials internship is a position that will immerse you in the fashion industry from a raw material perspective. The intern will be supporting the daily functions of the raw material team assisting with research, tracking, and filing fabric submits. This role provides an incredible opportunity to learn about fabrications, country of origin expertise, fiber analysis, and the art of cross functional communication.

We are looking for someone available for the next 5-6 weeks and able to work 30-40 hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a fabric library of core/new fabrics in the office
• Gather and organize all incoming fabric submissions
• Work with the Fabric RD Director to create boards, build the overall layout and arrange the fabric cuttings / samples aesthetically for seasonal presentations.
• Complete development sheets/send outgoing developments based on Fabric Director's allocation and brand strategy
• Organize and maintain fabric development (WIP) and benchmarking tool.

Requirements

• Rising junior or senior undergrad student with a declared major in Textiles/Textile Development, design, or related business area
• Has a strong interest in garment construction and/or textile science
• Previous relevant internship / work experience or demonstrated interest in the industry
• Demonstrated academic leadership or extra-curricular activity preferred
• A proactive attitude with an eagerness to pursue and execute more assignments while under pressure or during downtime
• Ability to build strong relationships & maintain alignment with internal & external, cross functional partners
• Agile and Flexible- our pace and process is fast and every changing, must be able to manage multiple projects and problems under time pressure
• Proactive self-starter
• Strong digital skill set and solid experience in Excel, Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop
• Data oriented with the ability to think outside the box
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

A little bit about us...

The medical apparel industry is antiquated, highly fragmented and, until FIGS, was driven solely by low-cost providers offering a limited selection of poor quality products sold through third party distributors. FIGS is revolutionizing the medical apparel industry by creating the highest quality medical apparel in the world and by selling directly to medical professionals through our branded ecommerce site.

FIGS' foundation is built on product quality, and we have a relentless focus on three key areas: fabric, fit and function. We developed our proprietary, performance-oriented fabric technology to meet the demands of the medical profession. FIGS' Technical Collection fabric is wrinkle resistant, moisture-wicking, lightweight, breathable and offers four-way stretch. Our designs are tailored, sophisticated and innovative, incorporating features such as yoga waistbands, smart storage (pockets, zippers, hidden pockets) and inspirational sayings inside each garment that appeal to modern healthcare professionals.

By offering a branded and customer-centric online shopping experience, we are changing how medical professionals buy their workwear. Through our website, social media, and participation in medical conferences and events, we have built a strong following within the medical community and a meaningful connection with our customers, which allows us to understand their needs and to ensure that FIGS is continuously improving and innovating.

FIGS' Threads for Threads initiative is central to our mission. FIGS has donated hundreds of thousands of scrubs to healthcare providers in need around the world.