LF Fashion is recruiting for a full-time Formal Ladieswear Design Work Placement to join the team in London for 12 months.

The student will work closely with the Design Manager, Divisional Manager, and the wider design team, gaining insight into the full product development lifecycle within a global organisation.  This will provide the student with a well-rounded and supportive introduction to the fashion industry, offering both practical experience and structured learning opportunities.

The student will be supported throughout their placement with guidance, feedback, and mentorship from experienced team members, ensuring they not only contribute to real projects but also continuously learn, reflect, and grow.  By the end of the placement, students will have developed a strong foundation in product knowledge, industry awareness, and practical experience, helping prepare them for a successful career in the fashion industry.

What the Design Intern will be doing:

• Supporting the Design Manager, Divisional Manager, and wider design team on daily tasks
• Conducting trend research and analysing current fashion trends and themes
• Assisting in translating trends into designs tailored to different customers
• Helping with the design and development of product ranges (ladieswear and childrenswear)
• Preparing materials and samples for customer meetings and presentations
• Assisting with general administrative tasks to support the design function
• Using design software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to support creative work
• Using Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel) for organisation and communication
• Supporting communication with internal teams, customers, and external partners
• Liaising with suppliers, factories, and third parties in the Far East and Europe
• Assisting with workload planning and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Applying and exploring AI tools to support efficiency and creativity in daily tasks
• Contributing ideas and solutions in a proactive and positive manner
• Supporting the development of design shapes and concepts
• Organising files, documents, and design assets efficiently
• Gaining product knowledge across different categories and collections

What you'll gain working at LF Fashion:

• Develop a strong foundation in fashion design and product development.
• Build valuable skills in trend research, learning how to identify, analyse, and translate current trends into commercially viable designs tailored to different customers, across ladieswear and childrenswear categories
• Gain hands-on experience supporting the creation and development of product ranges, helping them understand how ideas evolve from concept to final product.
• Strengthen technical and digital skills, including the use of industry-relevant tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office.
• Encouraged and supported to explore and apply AI tools to enhance productivity and creativity in their daily tasks.
• Exposure to professional communication and collaboration, working with internal teams as well as external partners, including customers and international suppliers across Europe and the Far East.
• Build confidence in communicating effectively in a professional environment and understanding global supply chain processes.
• Alongside creative and technical development, enhance key transferable skills such as organisation, time management, and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Through involvement in tasks like preparing for customer meetings and handling administrative responsibilities, learn how to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Application

Please email rebeccawhittington@lifung.com and cc KimClarke@lifung.com with your CV, a cover letter outlining your suitability and interest, and a few examples of your work.