Product Development Intern

About this role

About the role: - You will support the creation and development of new garments from concept through to completion. - Your work includes helping to source fabrics, trims, and other materials needed for production. - You will liaise between the design team, merchandising department, sourcing team, and sampling unit to keep projects moving smoothly. - Documentation is a key part of the job: you'll maintain records, track samples, and produce reports on development progress. - Following up on samples and driving timely completion of development cycles falls within your remit. - Basic market research and fashion trend analysis will inform your work and the team's decisions. What you'll bring: - You are currently studying or have recently finished a degree or diploma in Fashion Design, Apparel Merchandising, Textile Design, or a closely related discipline. - You have foundational understanding of how different fabrics behave, how garments are constructed, and what drives current apparel trends. - Your communication skills allow you to coordinate effectively across multiple departments and keep stakeholders informed. - You are organised and can manage multiple tasks and deadlines without losing track of priorities. - You can work competently with MS Excel for data management and MS PowerPoint for presentations. - You thrive in dynamic, fast-moving environments and are eager to build your expertise in apparel export manufacturing.