Fashion & Apparel CPT Jobs in California
Fashion & apparel F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in California span the full supply chain, from design studios and sourcing teams in Los Angeles's Fashion District to e-commerce operations at brands headquartered in San Francisco. Companies like Gap Inc., Levi Strauss, and numerous LA-based contemporary labels have historically engaged CPT students for internships across merchandising, product development, and digital marketing.
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FIGS is seeking a Concept & Design Intern to support the design team across concept development, product creation, and brand storytelling. This 12-week internship offers hands-on experience working alongside the Design team to bring innovative, functional product to life for healthcare professionals. As an intern, you will contribute to the design process through research, visual development, and team support - gaining exposure to how FIGS builds product from concept through execution. This is an opportunity to build foundational skills, explore different areas of design, and learn within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in creating design boards, presentations, and visual assets (Illustrator, Miro)
- Support development of seasonal concept work and storytelling materials
- Contribute to sketching, CADs, and early-stage design exploration
- Assist in the development and organization of trim, branding, and labeling concepts
- Support building and maintaining construction and design reference libraries
- Help track and organize inspiration, materials, and design inputs across categories
- Support in trend and market research to support concept and product development
- Gather and organize visual references, materials, and ideas to inform seasonal direction
- Help organize design racks, samples, and seasonal materials
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience supporting the design process from concept through development
- Exposure to multiple categories, including Scrubwear, Outerwear, and lifestyle product
- Understanding of how brand DNA translates into product, trim, and construction
- Opportunity to learn from and collaborate with experienced design leaders
- Insight into potential career paths within design at FIGS
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Fashion Design or a related field
- Available to commit to a 12-week internship (approx. 20 hours per week)
- Basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator required); Miro a plus
- Strong interest in apparel design, product development, and brand building
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
Other Must Haves
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with a team-first mindset
- Positive, curious, and eager to learn; brings energy to the team
- Detail-oriented with a proactive, get-it-done approach
- Passion for thoughtful, functional design that elevates healthcare professionals
FIGS Compensation and Benefits
Pay Range
- At FIGS, your base salary is one part of your total compensation package. This role's hourly range is between $18 and $20. Actual salary is determined based on a number of factors, including but not limited to your relevant skills, qualifications, and years of experience.
Additional Compensation and Benefits
- Equity: FIGS provides a discount when purchasing FIGS stock voluntarily through our FIGS Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Other compensation and benefits offered include:
- Comprehensive benefits and perks package focused on your well-being, including premium medical, dental and vision coverage, and full access to wellness services through Breethe and Classpass. 100% FIGS-sponsored life insurance and disability insurance
- Amazing 401(k) program, with a company match up to the first 6% of your contribution
- Generous paid time off - We have 12 company holidays. For salaried team members, we offer flexible vacation. For our hourly team members, we offer up to 3 weeks of accrued vacation
- Meaningful time away for baby bonding, including parental leave, new parent care meals, and a transition back to work for primary caregivers
- FIGS sponsored Uber Eats voucher for in-office weeks
- Personalized discount code for 50% off all FIGS products, along with a separate code to share with family and friends to enjoy a 25% discount site-wide
- Access to FIGS Vet, Discounted Pet Daycare, Discounted Pet Insurance, and so much more…
Benefits eligibility is determined by hour requirements and length of service
A little bit about us…
FIGS, Inc. is a founder-led, direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand that seeks to celebrate, empower and serve current and future generations of healthcare professionals. We redefine what scrubs are by creating technically advanced apparel and products that feature an unmatched combination of comfort, durability, function and style, all at an affordable price. With the largest DTC platform in healthcare apparel, we sell our products to a rapidly growing community of loyal customers. Through these customer relationships, FIGS has built a community and lifestyle around a profession, revolutionizing the large and fragmented healthcare apparel market and becoming the industry's category-defining healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand.
Our Threads for Threads initiative is integral to our mission to improve the lives of healthcare professionals on a global scale. Founded alongside FIGS in 2013, Threads for Threads donates scrubs to healthcare professionals working in resource-poor countries around the world.
FIGS considers all Qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories (e.g., arrests or conviction records), for Employment in accordance with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.
For information about how we process information in connection with your application, view our Employee & Applicant Privacy Policy linked in the footer below.
INTRODUCTION
FIGS is seeking a Concept & Design Intern to support the design team across concept development, product creation, and brand storytelling. This 12-week internship offers hands-on experience working alongside the Design team to bring innovative, functional product to life for healthcare professionals. As an intern, you will contribute to the design process through research, visual development, and team support - gaining exposure to how FIGS builds product from concept through execution. This is an opportunity to build foundational skills, explore different areas of design, and learn within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in creating design boards, presentations, and visual assets (Illustrator, Miro)
- Support development of seasonal concept work and storytelling materials
- Contribute to sketching, CADs, and early-stage design exploration
- Assist in the development and organization of trim, branding, and labeling concepts
- Support building and maintaining construction and design reference libraries
- Help track and organize inspiration, materials, and design inputs across categories
- Support in trend and market research to support concept and product development
- Gather and organize visual references, materials, and ideas to inform seasonal direction
- Help organize design racks, samples, and seasonal materials
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience supporting the design process from concept through development
- Exposure to multiple categories, including Scrubwear, Outerwear, and lifestyle product
- Understanding of how brand DNA translates into product, trim, and construction
- Opportunity to learn from and collaborate with experienced design leaders
- Insight into potential career paths within design at FIGS
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Fashion Design or a related field
- Available to commit to a 12-week internship (approx. 20 hours per week)
- Basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator required); Miro a plus
- Strong interest in apparel design, product development, and brand building
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
Other Must Haves
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with a team-first mindset
- Positive, curious, and eager to learn; brings energy to the team
- Detail-oriented with a proactive, get-it-done approach
- Passion for thoughtful, functional design that elevates healthcare professionals
FIGS Compensation and Benefits
Pay Range
- At FIGS, your base salary is one part of your total compensation package. This role's hourly range is between $18 and $20. Actual salary is determined based on a number of factors, including but not limited to your relevant skills, qualifications, and years of experience.
Additional Compensation and Benefits
- Equity: FIGS provides a discount when purchasing FIGS stock voluntarily through our FIGS Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Other compensation and benefits offered include:
- Comprehensive benefits and perks package focused on your well-being, including premium medical, dental and vision coverage, and full access to wellness services through Breethe and Classpass. 100% FIGS-sponsored life insurance and disability insurance
- Amazing 401(k) program, with a company match up to the first 6% of your contribution
- Generous paid time off - We have 12 company holidays. For salaried team members, we offer flexible vacation. For our hourly team members, we offer up to 3 weeks of accrued vacation
- Meaningful time away for baby bonding, including parental leave, new parent care meals, and a transition back to work for primary caregivers
- FIGS sponsored Uber Eats voucher for in-office weeks
- Personalized discount code for 50% off all FIGS products, along with a separate code to share with family and friends to enjoy a 25% discount site-wide
- Access to FIGS Vet, Discounted Pet Daycare, Discounted Pet Insurance, and so much more…
Benefits eligibility is determined by hour requirements and length of service
A little bit about us…
FIGS, Inc. is a founder-led, direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand that seeks to celebrate, empower and serve current and future generations of healthcare professionals. We redefine what scrubs are by creating technically advanced apparel and products that feature an unmatched combination of comfort, durability, function and style, all at an affordable price. With the largest DTC platform in healthcare apparel, we sell our products to a rapidly growing community of loyal customers. Through these customer relationships, FIGS has built a community and lifestyle around a profession, revolutionizing the large and fragmented healthcare apparel market and becoming the industry's category-defining healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand.
Our Threads for Threads initiative is integral to our mission to improve the lives of healthcare professionals on a global scale. Founded alongside FIGS in 2013, Threads for Threads donates scrubs to healthcare professionals working in resource-poor countries around the world.
FIGS considers all Qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories (e.g., arrests or conviction records), for Employment in accordance with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.
For information about how we process information in connection with your application, view our Employee & Applicant Privacy Policy linked in the footer below.
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Which fashion & apparel companies sponsor F-1 CPT visas in California?
California-based employers that have historically hired F-1 CPT interns in fashion and apparel include Gap Inc. and Levi Strauss & Co. in San Francisco, as well as Los Angeles brands such as Guess, Forever 21, and various contemporary and denim labels headquartered in the downtown Fashion District. Sponsorship availability varies by semester, department size, and whether the employer has an established internship program with DSO coordination.
Which cities in California have the most fashion & apparel F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles is California's dominant center for fashion and apparel CPT opportunities, particularly in the Fashion District, which houses hundreds of brands, manufacturers, and showrooms. San Francisco is the second major hub, driven by corporate offices for global apparel retailers. Smaller concentrations exist in San Diego and the Inland Empire, primarily in distribution, sourcing, and fast-fashion manufacturing operations.
What types of fashion & apparel roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship?
Roles that commonly qualify for CPT must be directly related to your field of study as determined by your DSO and school. In fashion and apparel, these typically include merchandising assistant, product development intern, technical design intern, sourcing and supply chain analyst, fashion marketing coordinator, and e-commerce operations intern. The connection between your academic program and the specific job duties must be documented and approved before you begin work.
How do I find fashion & apparel F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international students and visa holders, making it straightforward to filter for fashion and apparel F-1 CPT positions in California without sorting through listings that don't offer sponsorship. Beyond Migrate Mate, connecting directly with career services at California fashion schools such as FIDM or OTIS College can surface employer relationships your DSO already has, which simplifies the CPT authorization process significantly.
Are there any California-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 CPT in fashion & apparel?
California's garment industry is subject to state labor laws, including AB 633, which governs wage protections in apparel manufacturing. F-1 CPT students working in production-adjacent roles should confirm their internship is structured as paid employment, since unpaid CPT in for-profit apparel companies raises compliance concerns under both federal labor standards and California wage law. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the authorization must match the employer and dates on your offer letter.