Design Intern (Fall 2026)

Company Overview:  

Roller Rabbit weaves an enchanting tale of a magical rabbit through its handmade products, spanning from ready-to-wear to iconic sleepwear. These creations not only foster wonder, optimism, and the warmth of a trusted friend but also embody our brand's roots in originality. Roller Rabbit is more than a fashion label; it's an approachable, endearing, and endlessly intriguing lifestyle that captures the magic in every moment. As a niche-upscale fashion brand, Roller Rabbit operates eleven brick-and-mortar stores and a thriving e-commerce platform, driven by a mission to enrich vibrant lives with clothing and accessories that inspire dreams, uplift spirits, and commemorate moments with loved ones. Interning at Roller Rabbit promises a fulfilling experience in a joyful, smart team, offering valuable learning opportunities in the NY Fashion industry.  

Position Overview:

Roller Rabbit is seeking a creative, organized, and enthusiasticDesign Intern to support our Design team. This role offers hands-on exposure to the creative process behind our collections—from print and color inspiration to sample organization, design presentations, and day-to-day studio support. This role emphasizes a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and collaboration with the design team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Design team with daily creative, administrative, and organizational tasks.
• Help research seasonal trends, color, prints, silhouettes, fabrics, and competitive brands.
• Support the creation of mood boards, color stories, print inspiration, and design presentations.
• Organize incoming samples, fabrics, trims, strike-offs, and other design materials.
• Maintain organized physical and digital design libraries, including artwork, inspiration, and sample files.
• Assist with preparing design decks, line sheets, and internal presentations.
• Help organize and update design files in Dropbox, Excel trackers, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Support the team with sending and receiving packages, including samples and materials for domestic and international vendors.
• Participate in design meetings and assist with additional projects as needed throughout the product-development process.

Learning Objectives

• Gain real-world experience within a fashion design team and learn how a collection evolves from initial inspiration through final product.
• Develop a stronger understanding of print, color, fabric, silhouette, and seasonal storytelling in the Roller Rabbit brand aesthetic.
• Build proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Excel, Dropbox, and other tools used to organize and communicate design information.
• Learn about the relationship between design, merchandising, production, and global vendor partners.
• Strengthen creative thinking, visual communication, organization, and collaboration skills in a fast-paced fashion environment.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Be

• Creative, curious, and excited by fashion, print, color, and design.
• Positive, proactive, and willing to take initiative.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• A clear communicator and collaborative team player.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator is a plus.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed coursework in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Illustration, Fine Arts, or a related creative field is preferred, but not required.