Sunbrella, a division of Glen Raven, Inc. is recruiting for a summer intern to work with for our Design Team. These internships are located at the Sunbrella global headquarters located in Burlington, NC. Rising juniors and seniors are preferred, and Graduate students can also be considered. An interest in specialty fabrics, wovens, upholstery or similar discipline is preferred. This is a paid opportunity.

The Design Practicum is a 10-week immersive work study where participants will become fully integrated team members with our Design Team. The goal of this program is to learn from one another! Responsibilities will include assisting Design Team members as needed to develop projects and requests from concept to completion. Each participant will also have the opportunity to design, style and weave their own “mini collection” during this period, and will have several check-in presentations with the Team to present their work and gather feedback.

**This is an in the office position, not a remote role**

Responsibilities:

• Self-motivated, yet enjoys team work
• Accepts direction and critique constructively
• Adaptable and eager to learn
• Working knowledge of Photoshop and previous exposure to textile specific CAD systems (EAT preferable)

Location:

• Sunbrella HQ, 142 Glen Raven , Burlington, NC
• Hybrid
• Housing not provided

Duration:

• 10 consecutive weeks between May and August with opportunity for extension

Required Candidate Qualifications:

• Self-motivated, yet enjoys teamwork
• Accepts direction and critique constructively
• Adaptable and eager to learn

Why Glen Raven:

Working at Glen Raven allows you to be part of a hard-working team proud to weave connections worldwide with some of the most trusted brands in textiles like Sunbrella®. Every day, we strive for and welcome diverse voices, solutions-driven ideas and innovative opportunities for continued growth throughout the company. We work toward a shared success while lifting each other up on the job and in our communities. Together, we keep the world spinning. Join our team. Connect people and drive innovation beyond the boundaries of Glen Raven

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Glen Raven provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries torecruiting@glenraven.comor 336-227-6211.