Summer 2026 Design Intern
VF Corporation
Color Design Intern: The North Face, Global
Part-time Temporary: 24 hours/week, 9am-5pm MT Tuesday-Thursday
Location: In-Person in Denver, CO
Join The North Face, a brand built on exploration and innovation. We believe exploration is a mindset—on the mountain and beyond—and it drives everything we do. If you're passionate about color, design, and creativity, this internship offers an opportunity to learn from a global design team and contribute to seasonal product creation.
What will you do? As a Color Design Intern, you'll support the Global Color Design team in developing seasonal color palettes, researching trends, and applying colors to products and materials. You'll collaborate with designers, developers, and cross-functional partners to bring color stories to life.
- Assisting with seasonal color palette development and updates
- Conducting color research on cultural trends, outdoor inspiration, and competitor analysis
- Preparing color presentations and supporting internal reviews
- Helping apply seasonal colors to products, trims, and materials
- Maintaining digital and physical color libraries for accuracy and consistency
- Contributing ideas during creative brainstorms
What do you need to succeed?
- Currently pursuing a degree in Color & Material Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Textile Design, or related field
- Strong interest in color theory, trend research, and product creation
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to translate cultural and trend insights into color stories
- Collaborative mindset with curiosity and eagerness to learn