Essense of Australia is an international bridal wholesaler with key offices based in Lenexa, Kansas, Perth, Australia, and Zug, Switzerland. Our organization also operates in the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, and New Zealand. We have been a global leader in bridal fashion for over 20 years and our designs are currently sold in nearly 1,000 stores worldwide. With innovative designs and a strong customer service approach, Essense of Australia is a dynamic company that rewards excellence, drive, and collaboration.   

We are currently seeking a vivacious and fashion forward Technical Design Intern to join our experienced team for the summer! Internally, this position is referred to as our Product Operations Intern.  The role will assist with the tech design responsibilities within the company’s store return process and support timely processing and documentation of quality control issues that result from bulk factory shipments to the US. This will involve checking in gowns, maintaining case logs/spreadsheets, liaising with sewist, prioritizing repairs based on business requirements, and effectively communicating case lists/levels.

A portion of the job will require sewist skills in the execution of gown fixes resulting from the QC/Returns.  Evaluate samples for fit, measurements, construction, and workmanship details to ensure all garments meet company standards. Perform fit sessions and provide fit recommendations and solutions to issues. Have a hand in creating customized styles, executing the customization process from quote to final gown delivery to support our Martina Liana and Martina Liana Luxe customs offering to stores. 

This is a full-time paid onsite internship with the reporting location based out of Lenexa, KS.

• Utilizing Garment Technician skills to participate and support the quality control of all shipments, problem solving construction and other required fixes, and communicating needs and results to internal teams and department.
• Perform gown fixes resulting from Bulk QC activity & Store Returns
• Participate in the process and co-ordinate the detailed review of garments during the sampling process, confirming changes requested throughout various design phases have been correctly represented in the style for assigned Label Line.
• Provide the technical liaison between the seamstress team and other Garment Technician team members, to assist the prioritizing and execution of tasks to be completed.
• Processing, quoting, and completing technical flat sketches for Custom Gown quotes.
• Timely review and analysis of Photo Approvals required in the Custom execution
• Creation and maintenance of administrative documents, as required
• Assist with overall departmental responsibilities for collection launch key events, for example line reviews and Showroom set up.
• Create and maintain administrative documents including PowerPoint presentations and reporting as required.
• Willingness to assist in any areas of our business operations, as needed

• Current student or recent graduate of a related college-level program.  
• Technical knowledge of garment construction including knowledge of sewing, pattern making and ability to do technical flat sketches
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - particularly Excel, Word, Power Point
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite - particularly Illustrator
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Familiarity with PLM software
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to self-manage working effectively to a deadline
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Be a team player with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Be procedure and process oriented with the ability to multitask
• Ability to adapt to change in an ever-growing, fast-paced environment
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, or otherwise move or position objects weighing up to 20 pounds