About: Vivienne Westwood is one of the last truly independent fashion companies within the international arena. We produce four clothing labels, leather goods, jewellery and a range of other accessories, fragrances and homewares.
With a design record spanning over 40 years, beginning with punk rock in the 1970s, Vivienne Westwood's designs have had significant cultural repercussions far beyond the world of fashion. Today, the Vivienne Westwood brand produces clothes and accessories that appeal to a wide audience: from young to old, rock to royalty.
Presenting a minimum of three fashion shows per season during Milan, London and Paris Fashion Weeks, Vivienne Westwood is considered one of the most inspirational and avant-garde brands within the fashion industry.
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Jewellery Product Development Intern to join our Jewellery Product Development team on a full-time basis for 3 months. This role will be based in our Battersea office. Assisting the jewellery developers, you will provide support on all processes, offering a unique learning opportunity. You will obtain a valuable insight into the collection from initial research and sourcing, through to design development. This stimulating and varied role requires a pro-active individual who thrives in a fast paced environment.
Main Responsibilities of the Jewellery Product Development Intern:
Product Development:
Assisting in organising the commercial / special project and show jewellery sample archive.
Building an internal material research library
Keeping record of all materials’ data, pricing and specifications.
Assisting when necessary in the making of the seasonal selling book and technical presentations.
Assisting in the data recording of the collection development, photographing samples and sending samples to suppliers.
Sourcing new components, creating POs, and ensuring the department is kept up to date and organised.
Liaise with offshore factories on development, technical and quality issues, managing correspondence
Sending shipments to our Asia office
Responsible for repairs and returned samples
Assisting in the coding of collection on internal system.
Ensure that all the manufacturers deliver sample, pre production and special development orders to deadlines
Assist with inputting data onto the seasonal Pricing files
Merchandising:
Competitive benchmarking: provide analysis by segmentation of products, pricing, and collection structure.
What Vivienne Westwood is looking for:
Understanding of the costume jewellery sector
Understanding and appreciation of creative processes
Excellent project coordination skills
Good planning and organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Structured approach to work and ability to multitask
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
Problem-solving skills and be solution-oriented with a ‘Can-do' attitude.
Ability to work within a fast-paced environment.
Be a strong team player.
Ability to be discreet, confidential and reliable at all times
Strong knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Degree-level educated or equivalent
Good verbal and written English communication skills
Benefits:
Training
Opportunity to develop new skills and progress in your career
Opportunity to work for a company that cares and believes in its people and the environment
Vivienne Westwood is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local government laws.
