Internship and job opportunities at the Apparel Group

Company: The Apparel Group 

Position: Tech Design Intern 

Location: Lewisville Texas 

Hours: Flexible between 8:30am‐5pm Monday‐Friday, up to 30 hours per week. 

Wages: $10 per hour. Must be authorized to work in the US. 

Contact: Francisco Flores– franciscoflores@tagusa.com 

Heather Madrid – heathermadrid@tagusa.com

Role Overview: The Tech Design Internship is an opportunity for students and recent graduates to receive hands‐on experience in developing apparel products. It is a chance to work with a specialized team to develop a working knowledge of the product life of a garment. Interns will have the opportunity to join the Tech Design team and work directly with Design, Product Development, Sales, and Production. 

The Key Objectives of the Design Internship which are as follows. 

·Assist in tech design functions.·Assist in garment construction and fit· Help in garment evaluations and measurements.·Help maintain tech packs and construction/sewing detail illustrations.·Create packages for shipment. 

Desired Skills 

·Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint

·Adobe Photoshop and Illustration

·Time Management, prioritization, and multi-tasking abilities

·Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

·Attention to detail.

·Strong work ethic both as an individual and as part of a team.

·Positive attitude and willingness to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

About The Apparel Group 

Title: Men’s Product Development Intern

Location: Lewisville Texas

Hours: Flexible between 8:30am‐5pm Monday‐Friday, up to 30 hours per week.

Wages: $10 per hour. Must be authorized to work in the US.

Contact: Heather Madrid - heathermadrid@tagusa.com

Role Overview:

The Product Development Internship is an opportunity for students and recent graduates to receive

hands‐on experience in developing apparel products. It is a chance to work with a specialized team to

develop a working knowledge of the product life of a garment. Interns will have the opportunity to join

the Product Development team and work directly with Design, Sales, and Production. Each of these

departments work closely with Product Development in order to make conceptual ideas into reality, and

then prepare those developments for bulk production. The primary focus of this internship is to learn

how to successfully execute development of fabrics, and garments, and meet customer specifications.

In addition to focusing on development, the Product Development Intern will also work closely with the

Design Intern, members of the Design team and Technical Design on an as‐needed basis.

Responsibilities:

To support and assist the product development team. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

· Promptly receiving and checking in packages, samples, and other development items.

· Entering new development into the PLM system.

· Corresponding with suppliers and factory contacts.

· Creating and updating tracking charts in excel or other software.

· Helping to maintain fabric libraries and color libraries

· Labeling, organizing, filing, and other record‐keeping tasks.

· Creating shipping labels and packing samples and other development for shipping to customers.

Required Skills:

· Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook.

· Strong time management, prioritization, and multi‐tasking abilities.

· Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

· Attention to detail, and precision in data entry.

· Critical thinking and problem solving to identify and resolve conflicting details and directions.

· Strong work ethic both as an individual and as part of a team.

· Positive attitude and willingness to adapt in a fast‐paced environment.

Additional Skills:

· Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat

· Lawson PLM, or other PLM

Position: Design Intern 

Company: The Apparel Group 

Location: Lewisville Texas 

Hours: Flexible between 8:30am‐5pm Monday‐Friday, up to 30 hours per week. 

Wages: $10 per hour. Must be authorized to work in the US. 

Contact: Francisco Flores– franciscoflores@tagusa.com 

Heather Madrid – heathermadrid@tagusa.com 

Role Overview: 

The Design Internship is an opportunity for students and recent graduates to receive 

hands‐on experience in developing apparel products. It is a chance to work with a specialized team to 

develop a working knowledge of the product life of a garment. Interns will have the opportunity to join 

the Design team and work directly with Technical Design, Product Development, Sales, and Production. 

The Key Objectives of the Design Internship which are as follows. 

·Assist in design functions.

·Assist in preparation of presentation materials.

·Help maintain fabric and color library.

·Help maintain organization of department.

·Create packages for shipment.

Desired Skills 

·Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint

·Adobe Photoshop and Illustration

·Time Management, prioritization, and multi-tasking abilities

·Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

·Attention to detail.

·Strong work ethic both as an individual and as part of a team.

·Positive attitude and willingness to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

About The Apparel Group 

The Apparel Group (TAG) Ltd. specializes in the design, sourcing, merchandising and distribution of both branded and private label apparel, including shirts, blouses, pants, shorts and sweaters. The company provides innovative design solutions for the fashion and apparel industry through the development of fabrics, CADS, presentations, and graphics for the world’s leading brands. TAG’s customers include major department store chains as well as over 2,000 specialty stores. TAG is headquartered in Lewisville, TX with offices in New York City, and is a part of the TAL Group along with Textile Alliance Ltd. (TAL) of Hong Kong. TAG owns and operates a 165,000 sq. ft. state of the art distribution center in Lewisville, TX and uses 3PL facilities on both West and East coasts as needed. Since 1947 TAL has led the industry in technology and innovation to meet our customers and their consumer’s needs. We believe in the right way of doing business – involving sustainability and environmental leadership. We employ more than 22,000 people around the world – supporting great private label brands for customers like Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Neiman-Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Brooks Brothers, Lord and Taylor, and JCPenney… just to name a few. Our customers believe in our quality and consistency – and their confidence has allowed us to grow to produce 1 out of every 6 dress shirts in the U.S. market. At The Apparel Group we believe that our people are our greatest asset…and we make a difference for our customers across the world. Our employees are committed to innovation, creativity and collaboration….and above all else…winning. We are recognized by our private label and branded customers as industry leading by offering our menu of services: Sales, Design, Marketing, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Analytics and 3PL capabilities. If you’re looking for a new opportunity, this is a great place to make an impact and grow your career.