Internship Application Questionnaire Name * First Name Last Name Email * Address Address 1 Address 2 City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country Phone (###) ### #### Please rate your experience with sewing on a scale of 1-5. 1 = beginner and 5 being advance 1 2 3 4 5 How many years having you been sewing and working with fabrics? List the types of garments you have sewn Do you have experience working with different garment types? (Please specify the types) Why do you believe customer service is important in the custom design industry? Describe a time when you worked directly with a client to understand and meet their needs. (How did you handle requests, changes, or challenges?) Rate your ability to explain sewing techniques and design options to clients on a scale of 1-5 1 2 3 4 5 Explain your understanding of custom design work and what sets it apart from ready-to-wear. How do you ensure that clients feel comfortable and valued during the design or fitting process? What are some challenges you anticipate when working in custom design? Do you have experience creating or adjusting digital designs or patterns? (Please specify the software.) type of experience Beginner Advanced None Do you have experience with garment finishing techniques? (e.g., hemming, pressing, lining, etc.) Type of experience Beginner Advanced None Are you comfortable with handling inventory, such as fabric and sewing supplies? Option 1 Option 2 Keeping a nice and organized area is important while sewing, but sometimes during busy times it can get messy. Are you okay with keeping the workspace tidy during fashion mayhems? Yes No In the fast-paced world of custom design, deadlines and turnaround times are intense. Are you able to stay calm and work efficiently under pressure in such an enviorment? Scale of 1-5 1 2 3 4 5 What days and times are you available for this internship? Are you familiar with stores the stores located in New York City's Garment District? Yes No What excites you most about Custom Design? What would you like to learn from this internship? (e.g., technical skills, client interactions, business operations) Scenario 1: Handling a Difficult Client A client becomes frustrated during a fitting session, stating that the dress does not look how they envisioned, even though they approved the design sketches. They’re visibly upset and questioning your work. How would you approach this situation to maintain professionalism and ensure the client feels heard? What would you do? Scenario 2: Enforcing Policies A client reaches out to request several last-minute changes to a garment just days before the scheduled delivery date. These changes would require extra time and materials beyond what was initially agreed upon. Your company policy states that major changes close to delivery incur additional charges and could delay the timeline. How would you explain the policy to the client and handle their request? What would you do? Scenario 3: Managing an Indecisive Client You’re working with a client who constantly changes their mind about the design details (such as fabric, color, or style) and is having a hard time making final decisions. This has already caused a delay in starting the project. How would you help this client make a decision while keeping the project on track? What would you do? Survey My hand-sewing skills are above average Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree My beading skills are above average Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Do you have any additional skills or expediencies that you believe makes you a strong candidate for this internship? Thank you for submitting your application! We will review and get back to you!
