Location: Industry City, Brooklyn
Schedule: 10–20 hours per week (1–2 days per week, in-studio). NOTE: You must be available for at least 1 full day in-studio (10am-6pm) and at least 1 half day (2-6pm).
Duration: Semester-based
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship for academic credit for students actively enrolled in a Fashion Design program. A limited travel & food stipend will be provided to help offset internship-related expenses. 

About Occhii

Occhii is a New York–based luxury fashion brand focused on distinctive, well-made statement pieces designed to last. We work with special materials—from deadstock silks and wools to leathers that age beautifully—and produce in small batches with local NYC factories. Our work is rooted in material, craftsmanship, and perspective.

2026 is a key growth year for the brand, including pop-ups, new collections, and expanded community engagement.

About the Role

The Fashion Design Intern will participate in a studio-based learning experience designed to provide hands-on exposure to the creative and technical processes behind a small, independent luxury fashion brand. You will work closely with Occhii’s designer, Leo Batekhin, who is a formally trained designer and educator, who also teaches Design Studio and Senior Thesis Parsons School of Design. The intern will engage with various stages of the design and development cycle, from early concept exploration through sample development and preparation for production.

This role emphasizes design development and skill-building in addition to supporting the day-to-day realities of running a fashion brand. The internship offers guided exposure to fittings, material sourcing, and studio workflows, allowing the intern to better understand how creative ideas translate into finished garments. 

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a Fashion Design program
• Must be eligible to receive school credit (required)
• Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors
• Must be able to commute to Industry City, Brooklyn, 1–2 days per week
• Must be willing to run errands in the Garment District
• This role is not open to students studying fashion marketing, merchandising, business, or other non-design disciplines

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with design development and seasonal projects
• Assist with keeping studio and design materials organized
• Support cut tickets, spec sheets, and design documentation
• Help with fabric and trim sourcing
• Assist with pattern-making support and basic garment construction tasks
• Participate in and support fittings
• Handle pickups, drop-offs, and courier runs as needed
• Provide support during pop-ups, studio projects, and special events
• Assist with research (materials, references, vendors)
• Help with occasional operational or marketing-related tasks as needed
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Basic understanding of garment construction and pattern-making
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Organized, reliable, and proactive
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on studio environment
• Interest in luxury, emerging fashion brands, the design process and sustainability

What You’ll Gain

• Direct, hands-on experience in a working fashion studio with a professionally trained fashion designer and educator 
• Exposure to the full design-to-production workflow
• Portfolio-relevant experience
• Insight into how a small, independent brand operates day-to-day

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A brief introduction
• Your resume
• A portfolio or samples of design work
• Confirmation that you are eligible for school credit
• Your availability for full and/or half days. You must be available for at least 1 full day (10am-6pm) and at least 1 half day (2-6pm) at Occhii’s Industry City Studio.

Submit application to: hello@occhii.com

SUBJECT LINE: Design Intern Spring 2026 - [Your Name]