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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for textile design internships in Raleigh, NC is $68,288.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,700.00 and $89,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Textile Design Internship is a temporary, hands-on learning opportunity for students or recent graduates interested in textile design. Interns typically assist with fabric development, pattern creation, trend research, and collaboration with design teams. They may work with digital design software, dyeing techniques, or weaving processes, depending on the company. This role helps interns gain practical experience and industry insight while building a portfolio.

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To thrive in a Textile Design Internship, you should possess a solid understanding of design principles, proficiency in textile techniques, and often be pursuing or have completed a degree in textile or fashion design. Familiarity with digital design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and CAD software is highly beneficial. Strong creativity, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate with team members are valuable soft skills in this field. These skills ensure that interns can effectively contribute fresh ideas, work with modern design technologies, and adapt to the fast-paced environment of the textile industry.

What do textile design interns do?

As a Textile Design Intern, you can expect to assist with trend research, create design samples and mood boards, and support senior designers with the development of textile patterns and prints. You may also be involved in preparing color palettes, organizing fabric swatches, and using design software to draft or modify artwork. Interns often have opportunities to participate in team meetings, gain feedback on their creative work, and observe different stages of product development. This hands-on experience helps you build a portfolio, learn industry standards, and understand how teamwork contributes to the design process.

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Fashion Ecommerce Internship - Design & Merchandising

Mob Society

Raleigh, NC

Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Mob Society is the parent company to a portfolio of lifestyle businesses that inspire and unite, particularly women ages 18-45.
ABOUT MOBS FASHION
MOBS Fashion sells one-of-a-kind women's statement pieces from contemporary designer, vintage, and luxury brands - from Fendi to Anthropologie to dresses from the 70s. Our business is online only and currently on the Poshmark social media platform, which is a hybrid of Ebay and Instagram. Sales took off immediately, revenue grew another 375% in 8 months, and we gain 200 new followers a day. Shoppers want more of what we offer, so help us explore fresh ways to give it to them!

  • Part-time or full-time hours.
  • Flexible start/end dates, days, times, and (sometimes) location.
  • Paid a small stipend (hours & experience determine amount).
  • In-person workdays in our very safe, socially distanced downtown Raleigh office. Some work can be done virtually.

Previous interns loved their experiences and we loved having them on the team. We can't wait to meet you, so apply now!

    Job Description

    The Design & Merchandising Intern will be our resident fashion industry expert on brands, styles, trends, as well as textiles, designers, and retailers. You are skilled at internet and academic research and already are (or aspire to be) a fashion encyclopedia. Sample responsibilities:

    • Prepare clothing for photos, dress and style mannequins
    • Select & style merchandise into outfits for social media and email outreach
    • Write and edit product descriptions and make pricing recommendations
    • Identify gaps in product assortment and help head buyer fill them
    • Inspect new merchandise and decide how to address damaged goods
    • Redesign or modify clothing and/or shop for fabric & sewing notions
    • Research and develop fashion, style, and textile-related guidance and work products.
    Qualifications
    • Knowledge of clothing terminology: construction, prints, aesthetic
    • Knowledge of textiles: terminology, pros/cons, proper cleaning/care
    • Knowledge of the fashion market landscape overall: major brands, retailers, and their customers
    • Enthusiasm for 50s-2000 vintage brands, sustainability, street style
    • Basic sewing and mending by hand - add button, re-tack hem, sew a bead or sequin etc.


    Top candidates:
    Speak fashion fluently.     You can easily describe a garment, what type of woman might wear it and how, and be able to connect its aesthetic to other brands or trends.

    Know the luxury and contemporary designer market. You know luxury and contemporary designer/bridge/diffusion brands and what they are best known for. You could go easily go department by department naming brands found in a Saks Fifth Avenue. You can list brands available at Revolve.com, Shopbop, Anthropologie etc.

    Understand what modern women want in clothing. You can look at a garment and know if it will be popular. You can also envision what design changes would make an item more popular and sometimes execute those redesigns/alter pieces yourself.

    Have fashion education and/or retail experience. This role is intended for college and graduate students majoring in Fashion Design & Merchandising, Textile & Apparel Technology & Management, or a similar field. Recent graduates and retail sales associates wishing to transition to corporate roles are also welcome.

    Additional Information

    ABOUT MOBS INTERNSHIPS
    MOBS provides both hands-on training and feedback in a safe space, as well as opportunity for immediate, real-world impact. You'll get a true learning experience that connects the dots between academics, small business, and corporate reality. 

    Our interns get a small cash stipend, but we select candidates who are truly seeking time, attention, and feedback. This is our way to offer young professionals the mentorship and practical training we wish we'd received as students.

    Final job descriptions will be adjusted to showcase the strengths of each intern and to build a balanced team that can combine talents in-person and virtually to succeed while maintaining social distance. 

    HIRING PROCESS
    Start dates will vary.  We aim to award most summer internships before May 1st. Any remaining roles will be filled by June 1. We hope to respond to every applicant. Select candidates will receive invitations to advance in the process which is as follows:
    Application > Online questionnaire on internship preferences > Video chat > Office Visit

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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