Raw Materials Library Intern

Product Development City of Industry, California


Description

At Torrid we're committed to cultivating a welcoming, inclusive and diverse culture driven by a focus on open dialogue, empowerment, recruiting, training, development and retention. We believe inclusion of diverse backgrounds and perspectives is fundamental to our success.    
We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Raw Materials Library Intern to join our team. The intern will assist in maintaining our raw materials library, which serves as a crucial resource for our design, production, and sustainability efforts. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fashion industry and contribute to our commitment to innovation and sustainability.  
  
What You’ll Do:  
  • Organizing and Cataloging: Assist in organizing and cataloging samples of raw materials including fabrics, trims, hardware, and other components used in garment production.
  • Inventory Management: Support in maintaining accurate inventory records of all materials within the library, tracking quantities, and updating as new materials are received or existing ones are utilized.
  • Research and Analysis: Conduct research on new and sustainable materials in the fashion industry, compiling relevant data and presenting findings to the team.
  • Sample Requests: Assist in fulfilling sample requests from various departments, ensuring timely delivery and accurate documentation.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate with design, production, and sustainability teams to support ongoing projects and initiatives related to materials sourcing, development, and innovation.
  • Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of all materials, including specifications, sourcing information, sustainability certifications, and other relevant details.
  • Maintenance: Assist in the upkeep and organization of the raw materials library space, ensuring it remains clean, orderly, and accessible to all team members.
  
What You’ll Need:  
  • Open to college junior/senior level students and recent graduates with a major in Fashion Design, Apparel Management, Textiles, Materials Science, or a related field.
  • Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with database management systems is a plus.
  • Passion for sustainability and interest in exploring innovative materials and technologies in the fashion industry.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Must be available to work Monday-Friday (40 hours/week) for duration of internship program. Internship dates: June 3 – August 9
What You'll Get:   
  • A culture where people are accepted and encouraged to be who they are.
  • Generous 50% employee discount and access to employee-only sales.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Aimed at helping employees address a variety of personal and family issues including legal financial consultations, mental health services and more.
  • Work and learn alongside industry-leading executives while making huge strides in impacting the lives of women.
  • You’ll be challenged and grow. Opportunity for upward mobility is available at all levels of the organization. 
Pay range: $18.00/hr  
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or accesswww.torridcareers.comyou can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to[email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Our company participates inE-Verify. If the links below do not work, please copy and paste the following URLs in a new browser window: 
 
E-Verify Poster:
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf 
Eligibility to Work Poster (English):
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/IER_RightToWorkPoster.pdf 
Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish):
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPosterES.pdf 
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
https://careers.jobvite.com/torrid/2023-CPRA-Applicant-Notice.pdf 
EEO Poster:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf   


  
  


Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

E-Verify Poster: https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
Eligibility to Work Poster (English): https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/IER_RightToWorkPoster.pdf
Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish): https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPosterES.pdf
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): https://careers.jobvite.com/torrid/2023-CPRA-Applicant-Notice.pdf
EEO Poster: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf