Bauer: Summer 2026 Apparel Design Internship
Do you have what it takes to win?
Like a championship team, a leading global sports brand is built with a solid foundation of players at all levels who have an unending desire and dedication not only to succeed, but also to win. At Peak Achievement Athletics, our championship team is deeply committed to developing the most innovative sports equipment in the industry and we are always looking to strengthen our roster with talented players.
About Our Program:
The North American Peak Achievement Athletics Internship Program is designed to give undergraduate & graduate students an opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to learn more about the business and their field of studies to be able to excel in your careers! Interns will have optional 60 – minute lunch & learns to give exposure to business initiatives and departments as well as mentors to help guide you through.
Exeter, NH Program Timeline: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 – Friday, August 14, 2026 (10 weeks)
This internship will be up to 24 hours per week with 3 days a week in office. (Tuesday-Thursday).
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Students graduating before the start date are not eligible.
Want to join our team as an Apparel Design Intern?
The Apparel Design Intern is responsible for projects supporting the Apparel Department. This role’s primary responsibility is to assist our Associate and Senior Designer and Product Development team in projects from concept to completion. You will help support all areas of the design process for each assortment and work closely with Product Development and Brand to get product over the finish line. The ideal candidate is a creative individual who embraces change as the apparel department grows and develops.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Work on product design process including sketching, CAD designs, and creating art sheets / tech packs for development.
- Research on the market for key emerging trends.
- Assist in Photo Shoots (steaming, organizing samples).
- Assist in lab dip, trim, and strike off approvals.
- Assist with documenting and filing lab dip, trim, fabric submits from vendors.
- Work with the Brand Team on competitive landscape analysis.
- Create, trim, and fabric boards for each season.
- Support development in checking in protos, sales samples and other submits.
- Manage visual line plan daily.
- Assist in creating trim boards for departmental use during design reviews.
- Help in maintaining order and overall organization of fabric library.
What You Will Bring:
- Pursuing a degree in Fashion, Design, or related field.
- Proficient in Adobe CS Illustrator.
- Basic knowledge within Garment fit and construction.
- Possesses a team player personality with a positive can-do attitude.
- Proven organization skills, effective multitasking, and time-management skills.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including public speaking.
- Takes personal responsibility for continuous acquisition of new knowledge, skill sets, and experiences.
- Experience with Photoshop, Excel, and PowerPoint is a plus.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunity employer.
We use AI-assisted tools during parts of our recruitment process to help ensure fairness and efficiency. All final hiring decisions are made by our human hiring team.