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Fashion Design Intern

Listing ID: 1710730

Fashion Design Intern

Type of Position: Internship / Work Placement
Company / Organisation / Artist Name: McKenna Marsden
Location: Hoxton, East London, London, UK
Length of Internship / Placement: 4 months
Hours: Part Time
Specified Hours: 6–8 hours a day, 1–2 days a week
Start Date: October 2026
Salary / Wage: National Minimum Wage
Reporting To: Head Designer
Twitter Handle: @
Deadline: 6th November 2026
Ad Expires In: 2 weeks 11 hours
About: Independent London based fashion brand.

McKenna Marsden is looking for a passionate, creative Fashion Design Intern to the studio in Hoxton, London, assisting in developing the next collection.

This is a hands-on opportunity to work directly alongside the designer throughout the design and making process, gaining experience within an independent fashion studio and seeing a collection develop from concept through to finished garments.

Overall, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to work closely with an independent designer, contribute directly to the development of a new collection and gain practical experience across design, pattern cutting, draping and garment construction.

What the Fashion Design Intern will be doing:

  • Sewing and garment construction
  • Pattern cutting and development
  • Draping on the stand
  • Toile making and fitting
  • Assisting with garment alterations and finishing
  • Developing experimental shapes, textures and techniques
  • Helping with the creation of a new fashion collection
  • General studio support and preparation

What the McKenna Marsden is looking for:

  • A fashion student, graduate or emerging designer
  • Someone passionate about fashion and garment construction
  • Confident with a sewing machine and basic garment construction
  • Experience with pattern cutting and/or draping
  • Creative, experimental and willing to learn
  • Good attention to detail
  • Reliable, organised and able to work independently

Application

Apply with a CV, a cover letter with a little about yourself and your experience, and a portfolio.


Application Form

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Applicant Requirements

The recruiter would like you to confirm you meet the following requirements before your application can be sent. Please tick the following boxes to confirm you meet the requirements of the role. These requirements do need to be confirmed in order for your application to be sent

I can work 1–2 times a week for four months. *

I'm passionate about fashion and garment construction. *

I confident with a sewing machine and basic garment construction. *

I have experience with pattern cutting and/or draping. *

Applicant Questions

The recruiter would like you to answer the following questions. The questions need to be answered in order for your application to be sent

How many years of sewing experience do you have? *

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