Historical Emporium

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Historical Emporium, Inc. (HEI) is a successful online store based in San Jose. We specialize in authentic, high quality historical clothing and theatrical items through our website. Our customers are individual history enthusiasts, as well as major performing arts, motion picture and television production companies, including Columbia Pictures, The History Channel, Disneyland, and the New York Opera.

We just celebrated 20th anniversary, and are a thriving small business with great products and loyal, satisfied customers.

What is the Role?

We looking to create and manufacture our own custom line of period clothing for men and women. Our ultimate plan is to develop a capsule collection of 4-6 designs each for men and women which represent the core fashions of a specific era. While authenticity and accuracy are important, manufacturability and wearability will also be important considerations in the development of these items.

The development intern will assist in a variety of tasks depending on skill level and interest. These can include but are not limited to:

  • Assist in development of product specifications, including fabric and notions
  • Assist in creation of Tech Sketch and Tech Pack for each garment.
  • Contact potential vendors to gather information on fabric and trim costs
  • Collaborate with product team and design intern to develop new product ideas
  • Assist in evaluating samples and providing detailed feedback to manufacturing as needed.

Who are you?

  • An enthusiastic learner who works well in a small team environment and is looking to grow your skills in design and manufacturing.
  • Problem solver with excellent communication skills, who knows when to ask for help.
  • Interest in costuming, cosplay and historical styles for men and women.
  • Attention to detail and with experience using and revising clothing patterns
  • Open minded with a positive attitude

Supervisor

Alicia Allen

Compensation

$20/hr

14-18 hour/week

Location

188 Stauffer Blvd
San Jose, CA 95125

What is the Role?

We looking to create and manufacture our own custom line of period clothing for men and women. Our ultimate plan is to develop a capsule collection of 4-6 designs each for men and women which represent the core fashions of a specific era. While authenticity and accuracy are important, manufacturability and wearability will also be important considerations in the development of these items.

The development intern will assist in a variety of tasks depending on skill level and interest. These can include but are not limited to:

  • Assist in development of product specifications, including fabric and notions
  • Assist in creation of Tech Sketch and Tech Pack for each garment.
  • Contact potential vendors to gather information on fabric and trim costs
  • Collaborate with product team and design intern to develop new product ideas
  • Assist in evaluating samples and providing detailed feedback to manufacturing as needed.

Who are you?

  • An enthusiastic learner who works well in a small team environment and is looking to grow your skills in design and manufacturing.
  • Problem solver with excellent communication skills, who knows when to ask for help.
  • Interest in costuming, cosplay and historical styles for men and women.
  • Attention to detail and with experience using and revising clothing patterns
  • Open minded with a positive attitude

Supervisor

Alicia Allen

Compensation

$20/hr

14-18 hour/week

Location

188 Stauffer Blvd
San Jose, CA 95125

Last Updated 8/4/23