Production Intern

SUMMARY

WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING A TECHNICAL, RESOURCEFUL, AND ORGANIZED PRODUCTION INTERN TO JOIN OUR NYC BASED TEAM IMMEDIATELY.

THE ROLE

THE PRODUCTION INTERN WILL SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION TEAM IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE PRODUCTION PROCESS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SOURCING MATERIALS, COORDINATING WITH SUPPLIERS, AND MANAGING PRODUCTION TIMELINES. IN ADDITION:

• LEARN AND ADHERE TO LQS PRODUCTION STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF PRODUCTS
• COLLABORATE WITH THE DESIGN TEAM TO UNDERSTAND THE VISION AND CONCEPT BEHIND EACH COLLECTION AND HOW IT TRANSLATES INTO THE PRODUCTION PROCESS
• COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY WITH SUPPLIERS AND VENDORS TO ENSURE TIMELY DELIVERY OF MATERIALS AND RESOLVE ANY ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE
• CONDUCT QUALITY CONTROL CHECKS ON SAMPLES AND FINISHED PRODUCTS TO ENSURE THEY MEET LQS STANDARDS
• ASSIST IN ORGANIZING AND MAINTAINING PRODUCTION DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING PURCHASE ORDERS, INVOICES, AND PRODUCTION REPORTS
• ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN TEAM MEETINGS AND CONTRIBUTE IDEAS TO IMPROVE PRODUCTION PROCESSES AND EFFICIENCY
• KEEP TRACK OF INVENTORY LEVELS AND ASSIST IN MANAGING STOCK LEVELS TO ENSURE TIMELY DELIVERY OF PRODUCTS
• ASSIST IN COORDINATING AND TRACKING SHIPMENTS BETWEEN DIFFERENT PRODUCTION LOCATIONS

THIS INTERNSHIP IS UNPAID BUT CAN BE ELIGIBLE FOR SCHOOL CREDIT. CANDIDATES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AT LEAST ONE ACADEMIC REFERENCE AND ONE PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE.

WHO YOU ARE

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD BE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A RELATED COLLEGIATE PROGRAM AND CAN COMMIT TO A MINIMUM OF 2 DAYS PER WEEK FOR THE INITIAL THREE MONTH TERM. INDIVIDUALS SHOULD ALSO DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING:

• PRIOR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE WITH TEXTILES AND FACTORIES.
• FAMILIARITY WITH THE GARMENT DISTRICT PREFERRED.
• STRONG ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS TO ENSURE ALL PRODUCTION TASKS ARE COMPLETED ACCURATELY AND ON TIME
• CAN TAKE INITIATIVE AND PRESENTS A CAN-DO ATTITUDE WHEN TACKLING NEW PROJECTS AND TASKS ADHERE TO LQS CODE OF CONDUCT AND MAINTAIN A PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE AT ALL TIMES
• PLEASE NOTE THIS A FULLY ON-SITE ROLE REPORTING TO OUR OFFICES BASED IN LONG ISLAND CITY, NY.

WHAT WE OFFER

OUR COMPETITIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ALLOWS SELECTED CANDIDATES THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN LUCRATIVE HANDS ON EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE LUXURY FASHION SECTOR.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

LAQUAN SMITH LLC PROVIDES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT OF ANY TYPE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY STATUS, GENETICS, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.