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Design Studio Intern - Womenswear
Paul Smith
London, , United Kingdom
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Design Studio Intern - Paul Smith Collection - Womenswear
The primary focus of this undergraduate internship is to work in close collaboration with the Womenswear Design Team, to support with research, design and development of the Paul Smith collection and carry out general design studio and administration duties to ensure the smooth running of the department. Commencing in August/September 2017 until the end of December 2017 or June 2018. This is an unpaid undergraduate internship; daily lunch and local travel costs will be reimbursed.
Responsibilities:
• To assist and work with all members of the design studio on a variety of tasks including; mood boards, colour boards, colour cards, research, organising the studio space and sourcing art supplies.
• To assist with the sewing up of trials and new development samples, creating maquettes and draping on the stand.
• To work on colourway options, print placements, artworks for fabric developments and embellishments using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• To amend and update sketches and fitting imagery using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator when needed.
• To update design boards (style, fabric, colour, research) through close collaboration with the team and ensure boards are photographed, copied, distributed and archived when requested.
Essential Experience and Skills Required:
• Currently studying towards a degree in Fashion, Textile Design or related subject.
• Previously attained 2 A Levels or equivalent practical attainment and a minimum of 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above, including Maths and English subjects or equivalent qualifications.
• Advanced user of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft Office suite.
About You:
• Creative flair with knowledge of fashion design processes, fabric bases, colour and proportion.
• Basic machine and hand sewing skills
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Able to plan, organise and prioritise to meet set deadlines.
• Self-motivated and disciplined.
• Strong interest in fashion and awareness of trends.
Please note, applicants must verify their student status as part of the application process and also be available from August/September 2017 onwards.