Fashion Careers

Two fashion career opportunities I found while browsing www.fashionworkie.com

ONE: 'Design consultancy based in East London seeks interns to work on high-end collection of one-off "upcycled" luxury vintage pieces for an exciting new project. The application is open to both students and graduates.

Required:
Good organisational skills
Eye for colour and initiative in suggesting embellishment ideas
Hand-sewing abilities
Experience cutting and working with delicate womenswear fabrics.
Any craft-related embellishment skills such as embroidery etc would be a bonus. Successful candidates will benefit from experience in a hard working, creative studio with lots to learn via a very fun project, interesting people to meet and the opportunity of handling beautiful lush archive vintage fabrics, garments and trims.'

This internship really appeals to me because it involves lots of skills which I know I have that I could put to good use and I'd be working with vintage fabrics, which is something I'm currently really interested in.

TWO: 'Lu Flux is an ethical fahsion designer based in London, she makes all of her garments out of organic, reclaimed and vintage materials. I am looking for a keen student with sewing and pattern cutting skills to assist in the run up to London Fashion Week. This will include seeing the new Autumn/Winter collection being realized, helping out with the photoshoot and filming of the lookbook, as well as helping at London Fashion Week. This opportunity would most benefit a fashion design student, who has a strong interest in designing and putting together a collection.'

Another designer working with vintage fabric who has really interested me. This placement would have been ideal because I'd use my current skills as well as learning some with the photoshoot and filming.

MY 'IDEAL' JOB:

We are seeking a Design intern to help bring our newest collection to live. You will gain first-hand experience of the workings of a small but busy fashion studio, and will have the opportunity to work on the SS12 collection from its inception through to production and presentation during London Fashion Week. You will need to be confident communicating with our customers and be happy working in part of a team but also able to initiative and work as an individual.
You must have a flexible approach, have great attention to detail and be able to work to deadlines and under pressure.
You should also be motivated, confident, easy-going, cheerful, hard-working, punctual, responsible, reliable and committed.