Fashion Design Undergraduate Co-Op Program

How Co-op Works in Fashion Design

Drexel’s award-winning cooperative education program (Co-op) adds professional development to the classroom and studio experience. Students graduate with full-time, practical work experience in their field of study. The benefits are obvious—during their time at Drexel, Fashion Design students work six months at a fashion industry job in their chosen area of interest. A Drexel Co-op experience connects students with fashion and retail industry leaders, and provides professional insight and skill development that students bring back into the classroom. Continuous supporters of our Fashion Design majors include:

All Fashion Design students participate in Drexel’s nationally recognized co-op program, which requires them to work for six months in the industry in their third year during Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer. Our students work in co-op positions at major designers and national and international brands in New York City, Los Angeles, and fashion-centric cities all over the world.

The Benefits of a Co-Op for Fashion Students

Fashion Design students are widely pursued for diverse cooperative education opportunities in the US and abroad, allowing them to earn up to six months of industry experience before graduation. Studies show that our graduates with co-op experience earn higher starting salaries and performance ratings.

We enjoy deep connections in the fashion industry through our network of alumni and firms that employ our students for co-op and hire our graduates. We bring numerous professionals to campus from all sectors of the industry including fashion design, product development, buying, allocation and planning, along with marketing and PR as guest critics, lecturers and residents. We are a connected community that understands the ever-changing landscape of fashion, and we are passionate about preparing students to meet the growing demands of employers in the industry.

Co-op Jobs for Fashion Design Students

Philadelphia Area Opportunities

Employer	Job Title
A Wish Come True	Design & Pattern Room Assistant - Bristol, PA
Blazina International	Artist Assistant position - Philadelphia, PA
Destination Maternity Corporation	Design Co-op - A Pea in the Pod - Philadelphia, PA Design Co-op - Motherhood - Philadelphia, PA Design Co-op - Philadelphia, PA Fashion Design Co-op - Philadelphia, PA Technical Design Co-op - Philadelphia, PA
Deviant Jeans, LLC	Creative Assistant - Philadelphia, PA
DYLANLEX	Assistant to the Founder & Creative Director of DYLANLEX - Philadelphia, PA
Elite Sportswear, L.P.	Design Co-op - Reading, PA
Janell Wysock Textile Designs	Studio Assistant in Textile Weaving Studio - Philadelphia, PA
Lilly Pulitzer	Technical Design Co-op - King of Prussia, PA
PARIGI Group	Design Co-op - Hartstrings - King of Prussia, PA
Priscilla Costa	Fashion Design Co-op - Huntingdon Valley, PA
S. V. A. Holdings Corporation	Fashion Design and Product Development Co-op - Philadelphia, PA
Shehu	Assistant To Creative Director - Philadelphia, PA
Urban Outfitters	Technical Design Co-op - Philadelphia, PA

National Opportunities

Employer	Job Title
Abercrombie & Fitch	Technical Design Co-op - Ohio
Althea Harper	Design Co-op - NY, NY
Austin Scarlett	Fashion Co-op - NY
Calvin Klein	Design Assistant Coop - New York, NY Men's and Women's Offprice Design Coop - NY, NY Men's Merchandising Co-op - New York, NY
Carole Hochman Design Group	Design Co-op - New York, NY Merchandising and Design Co-op - New York, NY
Charlotte Ronson	Fashion Design Co-op - NY, NY
Dennis Basso/Stallion Inc	Design Room Assistant - New York City - Astoria Queens
Derek Lam	Design Development and Production Co-op - NY, NY
Destination Maternity Corporation	Technical Design Co-op - Moorestown, NJ
Elie Tahari	Technical Design Co-op - NY, NY
Gelmart International	Design Assistant Co-op - NY, NY
Hanky Panky, LTD	Design Department Assistant - NY, NY
Haute Hippie	Design Co-op - New York, NY
Jill Stuart International	Design Co-op - NY, NY
Joe Fresh	Joe Fresh Collection Design & Development Co-op - NY, NY
Jordache Enterprises	Design Co-op - NY, NY
Jordy	Assistant Designer - Whippany, NJ
Junko Yoshioka	Couture Bridal Design Co-op - New York, NY
LILLY FASHION NYC INC.	Fashion/Production Assistant - New York
Lori Coulter, LLC	Product Development Co-op - St. Louis, MO
Maggie Norris Couture	Fashion Co-op - New York, NY
Michael Kors	Accessories Design Co-op - New York, NY Men's Collection Design Co-op - New York, NY Michael Kors Design - Footwear - NY, NY Michael Kors Design - Special Markets - NY, NY Design-Trim Co-op - NY, NY Women's RTW MMK Structured Woven's Design Co-op Opportunity - NY, NY MMK Footwear Design Co-op - NY MMK Print Design Co-op - NY Womens Collection Design - New York, NY
Milly LLC	Design Co-op - NY
Naeem Khan LTD	Fashion Design Co-op - New York, NY
Nanette Lepore	Design Co-op - New York, NY
Ohne Titel	Design Co-op - NY
Parker	Fashion Design Co-op - NY
Sally Lapointe	Fashion Design Co-op - NY, NY
Shima Seiki USA, Inc.	Production Assistant - Monroe Township, NJ
SOTU Productions	Design Co-op - NY
Sumie Tachibana	Design Co-op - Long Island City, NY
Thakoon	Production Co-op - NY
Timo Weiland	Design Co-op - NY
Top Hat Formal Wear	Assistant to Bridal Alterations - Puerto Rico
Veda	Design Co-op - NY
VF Sportswear	Visual Stylist Assistant - NY
Zac Posen	Design Co-op - NY Production Team Co-op - NY

International Opportunities

Employer	Job Title
Bec & Bridge	Fashion Design Co-op - Sydney, Australia
Beijing Yu Wen Hua Apparel Company	Assistant Designer Co-op in Knitwear - Beijing
Bioko Biodiversity Protection Program	Field Assistant - Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea
Marios Schwab Ltd.	Design / Studio Co-op - London, UK
My China Opportunity - Elixir Fashion Apparel & Alicia Lee Designs	Design/Media/Marketing Assistant-Elixir Fashion Apparel & Alicia Lee Designs - China
Peter Pilotto	Fashion Co-op - London, UK
Yes Master for IMAGO Creations, Ltd	Design Co-op / Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex, UK

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