Summer 2026 Design & Production Intern Job at Altar'd State, Knoxville, TN

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  • Altar'd State
  • Knoxville, TN

Job Description

Who Are We?

Stand Out For Good, Inc. is a rapidly growing women’s fashion company with 5 unique brands, in 130+ locations, across 38 states. Our stores feel like a sanctuary - a place of beauty from the inside out. From welcoming experiences and warm associates to thoughtfully curated products, our brands are built upon the founding principles of giving back and making a difference in the World.

Our Mission

“Stand Out. For Good”. At Altar’d State, those four words are more than just our motto, they are why we exist. From Mission Mondays, where 10% of our net proceeds go directly to local charitable organizations, to our long-standing partnership with Coprodeli USA, in which we are in the process of building 22 schools for impoverished communities in Peru, we are committed to giving back in meaningful ways to those in need.

The Design + Production Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the creative design process, production workflow, and build preparation for mall activations, temporary pop-up shops, and in-store decorative installations. This role offers exposure to concepting, layout planning, fabrication techniques, CNC operation, prototyping, and installation support. The intern will work closely with a collaborative, fast-paced creative team to bring immersive, branded environments and display elements to life.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing concepts, sketches, mood boards, and visual layouts for mall activations, pop-up shops, and store décor installations.
  • Support the creation of production-ready files, including technical drawings, cut files, floor plans, and build assets.
  • Participate in hands-on fabrication, including basic shop tools, material prep, and operation of CNC machines.
  • Help prototype decorative elements and structural components to test functionality, scale, and finish.
  • Support quality checks, assembly steps, and pre-install preparation for displays and activation structures.
  • Conduct material, fabrication, and trend research to inform design feasibility and production planning.
  • Maintain organized project documentation, digital files, material inventories, and reference assets.

Qualifications

  • Junior, senior, or recent graduate pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Architecture, Set Design , Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or a related field
  • Experience with 3-D modeling software like Rhino, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Blender.
  • Familiarity with CAD/CAM software and principles of digital fabrication.
  • Basic understanding of CNC machining and other digital fabrication methods.
  • Strong design and visualization skills, with the ability to create detailed and accurate models.
  • Knowledge of design principles and the ability to apply them to real-world projects.
  • Creative problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn new tools and workflows.

Stand Out For Good, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

We are proud to share that our associates have made us one of Fortune's Best Companies to Work For! Recently, our team has received the following recognition:

  • #73 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2023
  • #4 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail™ 2022
  • #93 in Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2023
  • #34 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ 2022

Job Tags

Temporary work, Summer internship, Local area

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