Product Development Work Placement

We are offering an exciting Product Development Work Placement opportunity for a student to experience the entire cycle of developing a collection; from assisting with initial sourcing, working with the Product Development team in the development of samples to preparing the garment samples for a Collection show or photoshoot.

Students within the Product Development department are an integral part of our team, working closely with the Product Developers on each Collection. Working within a fast-paced environment, Students also get an insight into the full company dynamic, from design and development through to production. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is driven, detailed orientated and had has a passion for developing beautiful RTW collections for a world-renowned British brand.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organising and creating sample packages against trim sheets under supervision
• Updating season trim sheets throughout development process
• QC of samples/fabrics and embroidery under supervision
• Managing the intake of SMS samples once received in house, preparing for fittings 
• Visiting factories where required and local component or trim sourcing
• Assisting the sample room with hand sewing amendments when required
• Creating handover books for production
• Booking and tracking couriers for new season packages and send outs
• General studio up-keep and organising; ensuring the studio and PD areas are clean and tidy, organising reference folders of fabrics and trim qualities
• Updating main design boards with PD development stages
• Dressing at our Main Collection Shows at London Fashion week

The Ideal Candidate:

• A Student undertaking their Degree Work Placement from a top-tier institution, studying a Fashion related degree.
• Hands on can-do attitude with an exceptional work ethic
• Willingness to get involved in all aspects of the business when required
• Ability to think on their feet with excellent problem-solving skills
• Highly organised, able to work independently and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Duration of the work placement: min. 3 months 

Skills Required:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes – specifically Excel
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop programmes is beneficial
• Knowledge of basic hand sewing skills and use of an industrial sewing machine is beneficial
• Background knowledge of luxury garments is desirable

What you will learn/what we will teach you:

• The process and steps involved in the development of a high-end Womenswear & Menswear Collections
• Developing a working knowledge of garment and raw material development
• How a collection is developed from sampling stage to production
• A strong working knowledge of materials and their properties
• The costing process from start to finish; a great understand how we achieve prices and margin for development
• How a luxury label operates day to day; send outs, fabric organisations, UPS/logistics, meeting suppliers/manufacturers, internal meetings with stake holders
• A great understanding of the team dynamics in a fast-paced luxury- high end fashion environment

To Apply:

If this role is of interest and you are eligible, please apply with your covering letter stating why you would benefit from the is placement, CV and examples of work.