Technical Design Intern

Position: Technical Design Intern

Location: Apex, NC (On-site)

Department: Design

Reports to: Technical Design Manager

Mary Square is looking for a detail-oriented Technical Design Intern to join our rapidly growing team. The ideal candidate would describe themselves as a team player that is organized, efficient and passionate about technical design. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their design career who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to creating beautiful apparel collections. The Technical Design Intern supports the technical design team in ensuring garments meet Mary Square’s fit, construction, and quality standards. This role will assist with measuring samples, preparing tech packs, organizing fit sessions, and maintaining technical documentation throughout the product development process.

This is a hands-on learning opportunity for someone interested in the technical side of apparel development, providing exposure to fit sessions, garment construction, and factory communication from concept through production.

• Assist the technical design team in preparing and updating technical specification (tech) packs.
• Support measuring samples and prototypes and help record measurements for fittings.
• Assist in preparing garments and documentation for fit sessions.
• Take notes during fittings and help update tech packs with fit comments and revisions.
• Help update "How to Measure" diagrams and construction details.
• Support organization and tracking of samples and development stages.
• Assist with maintaining spec sheets, measurement charts, and grading information.
• Work closely with the design and product development teams to ensure technical updates are documented accurately.
• Maintain organized digital and physical technical files for seasonal development.
• Support cross-functional communication with design, sourcing, and product development teams.

• Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Technical Design, or a related field.
• Coursework or experience in patternmaking, garment construction, or sewing.
• Basic understanding of garment fit, construction, and measurement techniques.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• A passion for apparel product development and technical design.

At Mary Square, we believe in the power of community, creativity, and celebration of life’s beautiful moments. Our lifestyle brand is committed to uplifting others through thoughtful products that inspire joy and confidence. We are a company that values faith, family, fun, and making a lasting impact on the lives of women everywhere.