Studio Intern

Period: 1 June (Minimum 3months contract)

Weekly hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00am – 5:00pm

Candidates MUST PROVIDE PORTFOLIO alongside CV apon application

Role:
- The role will include working as part of an exciting studio team, developing research, designs, supporting fittings and photoshoots.
- You will be encouraged and trained on different industry areas of translating design to technical garment realisation.
- You will go through all industrydesign pathways from development to production; assisting with specs, pattern cutting, textile making and production.
- In terms of studio management skills, you will understand the dynamics involved with all areas of the studio responsibilities and gain a strong understanding of the inner workings of a luxury brand by working closely with the Studio Manager and having contact with the Creative Director Responsibilities involve:

• Design: support the studio manager on research, toile making and textile experimentation/handcraft techniques
• Textiles & trimmings: experimentation and help on sourcing new materials and new ideas on upcycling
• Sample making: support machinist with cutting, pattern cutters with toiling and fittings, studio manager with tech packs.
• Stylist: support on garment collections and returns
• Photoshoots: support on all tasks involved in planning and realisation on the day.
• developing label and new packaging ideas according to the new products
• Costings: support on cutting layout plans
• Factories: support production manager on preparing packages for factories to start production
• Packaging: help the team on packing production and shipping boxes
• Studio: keeping the studio and supplies organised.
• Flexibility to working on other duties and areas as required
• Working as part of a team and on own initiative

Desired Candidate:
• A current Fashion College/University BA/MA fashion or textiles student
• Knowledge of garment construction and pattern techniques
• A dedicated, professional, reliable, dynamic, and keen to learn attitude.
• Have good communication skills in English
• Strong sensibility for design aesthetics, and eye for detail
• Keen interest in technical to hand-craft skills
• Passionate about upcycling and sustainable materials and processes
• Strong initiative and organisational skillset and time management
• Adobe (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Pleasant attitude and self-motivated