Design Intern - Summer 2026 Job at Chico's, Fort Myers, FL

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  • Chico's
  • Fort Myers, FL

Job Description

Design Intern - Summer 2026 With approximately 1,300 boutiques and outlets throughout the U.S., as well as an online presence for each of our brands, it takes sophisticated technology, resources and infrastructure to ensure the continued success of our businesses. From finance and accounting to technology and merchandising careers, we have diverse opportunities available for talented professionals to join our team of nearly 16,000 associates who share our commitment to excellence. This summer you could have the opportunity to work for one of the leading fashion retailers in North America, Chico's FAS is a company of three unique brands – Chico's, White House Black Market, and Soma. Our 11-week Summer Internship Program is the perfect way to gain work experience within the core of the organization. Position Objective: The Design Intern assists the design team with the execution of seasonal collections, fabrications and colors that maintain the brand identity. The Design Intern will gain exposure to the development, concept, and design of the product line. Other responsibilities include preparing line review presentation materials, concept boarding, fabric and color boards and flat sketches. Functional Responsibilities:

  • Be exposed to the total business processes and procedures
  • Gain an understanding of the roles of the retail professionals
  • Assist with special projects as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator)
  • Exposure to tech packs and hand/computer flats
  • An eye for trend, color, print and pattern
  • Junior or Senior status at an accredited college or university with minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Interest in pursuing a career in retail
  • Strong communication, organizational skills, and an eagerness to learn
Program Details: The Chico’s FAS Summer Internship Program welcomes the classes of 2026 and 2027 college students to work with several of our brands (Chico’s, Soma, and White House Black Market) to kick-start their career in retail. This immersive experience offers interns the opportunity to work hands-on with their department and receive professional development opportunities including executive chats, professional workshops, store visits, etc., and participation in a collaborative team project. Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. Applicant Requirements Resume and portfolio (portfolios only needed for Design Applications) Available May 18 – July 31, 2026 Location: 11215 Metro Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33966 Chico’s FAS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Internship, Seasonal work, Summer internship, Local area,

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