About Akris
Akris is an international fashion house founded in 1922 and based in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Creative director Albert Kriemler designs fashion forward women's wear and signature accessories. Akris holds its ready-to-wear runway shows twice a year in Paris. Besides double-face, the fashion house is renowned for using innovative embroidery and digital photo-printing techniques. Akris has been owned and run by its founding family for three generations and operates its own boutiques in major cities around the globe. The Akris main collection as well as its sportier sister line Akris punto are also available in over 500 points of distribution worldwide.
Internship Opportunity - Market Support (Unpaid)
Akris is seeking a full-time June Market intern who is eager to learn and interested in gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced, luxury fashion environment. The internship will provide exposure to the Marketing, Sales, and Visual teams during one of the brand's most critical times of the year-Market.
This internship is unpaid. A MetroCard for transportation will be provided, along with breakfast and lunch daily. Letters of recommendation can be issued upon successful completion.
Responsibilities include:
- Model dressing and styling
- Assisting in market appointments
- Photography
- Basic photo editing and retouching
Schedule & Market Dates:
Punto Market
- Saturday, June 7 - 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Setup)
- Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13 - 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Akris Market
- Friday, June 27 - 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM (Setup)
- Saturday, June 28 - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sunday, June 29 - Wednesday, July 2 - 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Requirements:
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting
- Punctual, responsible, and reliable
- Strong communication skills
- Enthusiastic and eager to learn
- Interest in fashion required; previous fashion experience a plus
Akris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Akris does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.