Fashion Week Haus Internship Program 2026–2027
A year-long, credit-bearing internship inside the production of New York Fashion Week, Miami Swim Week and California Swim Week. Interns work alongside our producers, stylists, photographers and partnerships team from November 2026 through November 19, 2027.
The Fashion Week Haus Internship Program is an unpaid, educational internship for currently enrolled college juniors and seniors who receive academic credit from their school. Interns train under our professional staff and do not replace paid employees. The internship does not create an employment relationship or guarantee a job offer.
Program at a glance
Program dates: November 2026 – November 19, 2027
Tracks: Los Angeles (in office), New York (remote), Miami (remote)
Key events: New York Fashion Week, February 8–13, 2027 · Miami Swim Week, June 3–6, 2027 · California Swim Week, July 24, 2027
Hours to choose from: Monday–Thursday, 10:00 AM–5:30 PM (local time for New York and Miami)
Compensation: unpaid, academic credit required
Applications close November 30, 2026
Applying does not guarantee placement. All placements are subject to school approval, a signed intern agreement and Fashion Week Haus policies. Fashion Week Haus is an equal opportunity organization.
SCHOOLS WE WORK WITH
Our program is built around education: every intern has a supervisor, set learning goals, and evaluations shared with their school.
Fashion Week Haus follows all United States guidelines for internships.
Throughout the year, interns take part in workshops, portfolio reviews, resume reviews and job shadowing with our team.
ROLES
Each intern is assigned one primary role and supports the others at events.
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Learn event planning by assisting our production team with show preparation and coordination.
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Assist our backstage managers with fittings, lineups and show flow.
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Learn content strategy by drafting posts for review by our marketing lead.
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Shadow and assist our lead photographer and build editing skills with feedback from our team.
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Learn post-production by assisting our editors on event recaps.
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Learn how fashion partnerships are built by supporting research and outreach led by our partnerships & PR team. No sales targets.
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Assist our licensed makeup and hair artists backstage and learn show-day techniques.
CITY TRACKS
The program runs November 2026 through November 19, 2027, organized by academic term. Los Angeles interns work in our office 2 to 3 days a week, Monday to Thursday, 10 am to 5:30 pm. New York and Miami interns work remotely a minimum of 3 days a week, local time, and in person at their city’s event.
Los Angeles
Interns work from our Manhattan Beach office two to three days per week and support all events.
New York and Miami
Interns work remotely a minimum of three days per week and attend in person on their city’s event dates.
Multi-city
Interns may work in-person events in additional cities. Cities are selected at the start of the internship and can’t be added later. Interns cover their own travel, lodging, and meals.
Each intern supports the event in their home city. Attending events in other cities is optional and voluntary; interns who choose to attend cover their own travel and lodging, and declining will not affect their standing.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Applications that don’t meet every requirement will not be reviewed.
Currently enrolled as a junior or senior at an accredited college or university, and enrolled through November 19, 2027 (May 2027 graduates and recent graduates are not eligible)
Receiving academic credit from your school for this internship. Confirm with your school before applying; your school must sign our internship agreement before your start date.
Studying fashion, marketing, communications, business, journalism, photography, film or a related field
Minimum 3.0 GPA
18 or older by November 1, 2026
Living in Los Angeles, New York or Miami for the full program
Able to commit to the full program and every event date for your city
Your own laptop, reliable internet, and a smartphone
Portfolio required for Photography and Video Editing roles
EXPECTATIONS
These standards are part of the program agreement every intern signs at onboarding, and a copy goes to your school supervisor.
Attendance: scheduled office days and event shifts are mandatory. An absence needs 48 hours’ written notice, except for emergencies.
Communication: respond to team messages within 4 business hours during available hours. A weekly written update is due every Thursday.
Deadlines: assigned work is due on the date given.
Professional conduct: follow the dress code, confidentiality rules and social media policy at all events and on all channels.
Check-ins: a weekly one-on-one with the program lead, plus a mid-year review in May 2027 shared with your school.
Repeated issues lead to a written warning, then a formal review, then removal from the program. Missing an event without notice may lead to immediate removal.
APPLY
Applications close November 30, 2026. Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted.
Please don’t use our general contact form for internship inquiries.
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No. It’s an unpaid, educational internship, and academic credit from your school is required.
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No. The program is only for current college juniors and seniors who stay enrolled through November 19, 2027.
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New York and Miami interns work remotely at least three days a week and attend their city’s event in person. Los Angeles interns work from our Manhattan Beach office two to three days a week.
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No. You attend your own city’s event in person and support the others remotely. Working events in other cities is optional and voluntary: you choose your cities at the start of the program and cover your own travel, lodging and meals.
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November 30, 2026
INTERNSHIP FAQ
Applying does not guarantee placement. All placements are subject to school approval, a signed intern agreement and Fashion Week Haus policies. Fashion Week Haus is an equal opportunity organization.