Summer Intern - Men's Lee Design

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world's most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler, Lee and Helly Hansen. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders.

Job Posting:

Kontoor Brands Summer Internship Program 2026 | Program Overview

Level up your fashion-industry experience with the teams behind Wrangler and Lee jeans, Kontoor Brands! We design, manufacture and distribute superior high-quality products that look good, fit right, and are crafted with respect to our planet to give people around the world the freedom and confidence to express themselves. Above all, our people are our business.

Purpose is in our Genes. People are our thread.

With a presence in over 60 countries and a legacy that dates back over 200 years, our massive global community is all about integrity, teamwork, performance, and entrepreneurship. We're on the hunt for inclusive, creative, and down-to-earth forward-thinkers passionate about meaningful and purposeful apparel.

Belonging starts with Influencers and Advocates. Become a Kontoor Brands Champion.

Kontoor Brands' Summer Intern Program is packed with projects, networking socials, cross-functional learning, and the chance to connect with industry trailblazers like our Executive Leadership Team. Previous interns have taken on projects as subject matter experts and social architects to engineer solutions through social media, Go-To-Market strategies, and denim designs. Participants can also take advantage of opportunities to explore interests in Social Issues, Sustainability, Career Fairs, Community Outreach and more. This is a 10-week, full-time paid internship. Start your journey with us and take your career to the next level!

Apply to join the common thread and gain so much more!

Program Overview:

• 10-week term
• Full-time paid internship
• Must be local or willing to relocate to Greensboro, NC

Find Your Fit at Kontoor if you are:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program at a College/University and able to receive a paid internship
• Eligible to work in the US without restrictions
• Have previously demonstrated leadership skills through school, extracurricular activities and/or community involvement
• Exceptional at taking on challenges and using your particular set of skills to create solutions
• A self-starter, ability to work with others in a team environment, with a passion for helping others
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

Full-time roles are up for grabs when the program concludes. Opportunities are based on performance and business needs. Don't miss out on this amazing experience and jumpstart your career with Kontoor Brands.

Lee Design Intern - Male Denim

Kontoor Brands is currently seeking an Assistant Designer for our Lee Denim team. This position reports to the Designer and is responsible for supporting all design activities related to Lee Denim This person will support cross-functional work streams to drive new, trend right and innovative product consistent with the merchandising brief while staying true to the Brand DNA. Learning and gaining the foundations to become a strong designer, to understand the design process/efficiencies, and fully supports the design team in the day-to-day functions.

The Assistant Designer will provide administrative support to the Lee Denim team as it relates to tracking and processing lab dips with multi functional partners and global teams. This role will also assist with administrative tasks for fit sessions and prototype reviews for our Denim design team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Design team in the development and design of seasonal product lines and special projects.This includes designing and developing product lines to include fabric, trims, artwork, and overall style details.
• Enter and track all virtual and physical prototypes.
• Support team to build Design presentations and decks, and create and maintain Design cadsheets.
• Develop and maintain Design Development Tracker.
• Responsible for working with Designer to approve color labdips, strike-offs, and handlooms.
• Research new trends, techniques, & fabrics through online and in store shopping trips.
• Responsible for taking notes in proto and fit reviews and any other key milestone meetings.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in apparel design, art, graphics or equivalent combination of experience preferred.
• 1 year professional experience and/or training in apparel design.
• Important to have illustration skills - hand sketch and Illustrator capabilities, and good color sense.
• Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop knowledge/experience required.
• Familiar with V-Stitcher/3D design - preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs - as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to think creatively, focus on the details, and a commitment to high quality of work.
• Highly organized and is able to communicate appropriately.
• Strong multi-tasking capabilities - be able to be flexible and agile with time and responsibilities.
• Have a positive attitude and outlook and be a team player.

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family's needs - now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.