Brown Girl Grinding
Creative Intern
Brown Girl Grinding is a media and lifestyle brand creating conversations around career, entrepreneurship, culture and community. Through digital storytelling, events and original content, we empower ambitious women to build meaningful careers while staying connected to culture. Brown Girl Grinding is looking for a Creative Intern to work closely with our Creative Lead and support the visual world of Brown Girl Grinding and Loren LoRosa. This is a hands-on creative role for someone interested in fashion, merchandise, e-commerce, photography and creative production. You will get exposure to how ideas move from inspiration to product, photoshoot and ultimately what the audience sees. We're looking for someone with a strong eye, good taste and the willingness to roll up their sleeves and help bring ideas to life.
Responsibilities Include
- —Assist with the development and design of new Brown Girl Grinding merchandise and apparel.
- —Research merchandise concepts, materials, colors, silhouettes, graphics, packaging and product inspiration.
- —Help source apparel, merchandise vendors, manufacturers, printers and other production partners.
- —Assist with samples, product organization and merchandise development from initial concept through production.
- —Support the continued development of the Brown Girl Grinding clothing and merchandise line.
- —Assist with the creative and merchandising needs of BrownGirlGrinding.com, including product imagery, product organization, merchandising and e-commerce updates.
- —Support Loren's fashion and styling needs including pulling clothing, organizing wardrobe options, researching designers and helping prepare looks.
- —Assist with creative preparation for photoshoots including mood boards, visual references, shot ideas, wardrobe, props and locations.
- —Provide hands-on support before, during and after photoshoots as needed.
- —Help maintain an organized archive of creative assets so photography, video, product imagery and other materials can be easily located.
- —Research photographers, videographers, designers, stylists, fashion houses, creative studios and other potential creative partners.
- —Assist with sourcing props, locations, wardrobe and other creative production needs.
- —Support special creative projects for both Brown Girl Grinding and Loren LoRosa.
We'd Love Someone Who...
- —Has a strong interest in fashion, design, merchandise and visual storytelling.
- —Has a great eye and pays attention to the details other people miss.
- —Is curious about how clothing and merchandise go from an idea to an actual product.
- —Understands fashion and has an interest in designers, emerging brands and what's happening across the industry.
- —Enjoys researching, sourcing and finding the right reference, vendor, product or creative partner.
- —Is highly organized and comfortable managing creative assets, samples, clothing and multiple moving pieces.
- —Can take direction while also bringing ideas and a point of view to the table.
- —Is comfortable doing both creative work and the less glamorous organizational work required to execute great creative.
- —Is resourceful, proactive and willing to figure things out.
- —Is comfortable working in a fast-moving creative environment.
Bonus Points
- —Strong graphic design skills with the ability to create visually compelling content using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar design platforms.
- —Familiarity with Shopify or other e-commerce platforms.
- —Experience with fashion styling, wardrobe pulls or showroom coordination.
- —Experience developing apparel, merchandise or physical products.
- —Photography, videography or photo-editing experience.
- —Experience creating mood boards, line sheets, lookbooks or creative decks.
- —Familiarity with garment construction, fabrics, printing techniques or apparel production.
- —A portfolio or personal project that demonstrates your creative point of view.
Internship Requirements
- —Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
- —Receive academic credit for the internship (required).
- —Commit 10–15 hours per week.
- —Attend virtual team meetings.
- —Have reliable internet and a laptop.
- —Be authorized to work in the United States.
Please note: This is an unpaid internship offered exclusively for academic credit. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Brown Girl Grinding is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.