Reminder: Silk Bureau Student Competition – Deadline tomorrow!

Digital printing company Silk Bureau are running a student INTERIOR DESIGN Competition. https://www.silkbureau.co.uk/student_page/

Open to all students in 2016-17 Academic Year

Surface Pattern
Interior Design
Furniture Design
Textile Design
Graphic Design

We have been really impressed with the standard that graduating students presented at the 2016 New Designers event. From fashion to interiors the students surpassed themselves with innovative design. We were so proud to have played such a huge part in their success story by printing their designs on our extensive fabric range.

Our latest student competition has been based on one of our finds from the show.

Aim: Create a design for a statement piece of furniture to showcase at the Silk Bureau.

Brief: Design a seamless repeat pattern to be used for upholstery. The design should reflect the Silk Bureau as a digital textile printing specialist. The design should be dramatic and provide a ‘wow’ factor for visitors on entry to our premises.

Resources: www.silkbureau.co.uk www.facebook.com/thesilkbureaultd/

Specifications: Repeat pattern. TIFF file format. 180 – 300 dpi. Flattened. RGB. Contact us on 01386 861122 for the link to upload your completed file. Deadline: 9th December 2016. All entries will be printed on 12th December 2016 and the winner will be announced 9th January 2017. All entries must be accompanied with an order form clearly headed ‘Student Competition – Interiors 2016’

Winner: The winning design will be printed on Poly Canvas and used to re-upholster seating displayed in the reception area at The Silk Bureau Ltd. (Furniture supplied by the Silk Bureau Ltd) The winner will be invited to visit the Silk Bureau and see the processes involved in digital fabric printing. The winner will receive 5m (worth over £140) of the design printed on Poly Canvas, selected for the upholstery project. The winner will be promoted on our website and social media.

£25 entry fee. Includes 1m of your design printed on Poly Canvas (normal cost over £46) and return postage.

winner will be promoted on our website and social media.

Interiors Competition 2016 – Terms & Conditions

  1. All entries must be submitted with a completed order form clearly headed ‘Student Competition – Interiors 2016’ . These will then be known as the ‘Entrants’.
  2. Entry is only open to current students in the 2016 – 2017 academic year and MUST be accompanied with a copy of their Student ID.
  3. All artwork submitted MUST be print ready.
  4. The Silk Bureau Limited will not make any amendments to Entrants’ original files.
  5. A pro forma invoice will be raised within 7 days of submitting the competition order form.
  6. The entry fee of £25 must be paid upon receipt of the invoice and is non – refundable
  7. Entry fees include 1m of Polyester Canvas printed with the Entrant’s print ready artwork and delivery with in the UK only.
  8. Additional postal charges will be applied to Entrants outside of the UK postal area.
  9. All artwork being entered into the competition will be printed on 12th December 2016 and despatched with 7 working days to an address with in the UK.
  10. The Silk Bureau Limited reserve the right to change the fabric without notice to an alternative also considered to be appropriate for upholstery.
  11. The Silk Bureau Limited reserve the right to refuse an order and/or competition entry.
  12. Entries will not be accepted after the closing date. 9th December 2016
  13. The Silk Bureau Judges will make the final decision and will not enter into any discussion regarding the result.
  14. The Winner will be selected on 14th December 2016 and announced by 16th December 2016. The Winner will be notified by email and/or phone call.
  15. The Silk Bureau Limited reserve the right to publish details of the Winner and winning entry for marketing purposes pertaining to The Silk Bureau Limited.
  16. The Winner will be invited to visit The Silk Bureau Limited at their Evesham premises from 10:30 to 16:00 on an agreeable date to suit both the Winner and The Silk Bureau Limited. Expenses and arrangements incurred by the Winner i.e. travel, is not included.
  17. The Winner will be entitled to an additional 5m of fabric suitable for upholstery as chosen by The Silk Bureau Limited.
  18. The award is not transferable to any other party. There is no cash alternative.
  19. The Silk Bureau Limited reserves the right to cancel or amend the Competition or the rules without notice.

Disclaimer
Any irregularities and variations in the weave of our fabrics are in NO way to be considered as defects. They are a characteristic of a natural fibre.
It is important to allow for shrinkage. Shrinkage can be up to 10% on most fabrics, however for stretch fabrics it can be up to 20%. Short runs shrink more than longer runs pro rata; however this is not a precise science. Shrinkage can vary from one batch of fabric to another.
The natural shade of fabric may vary from roll to roll and is a circumstance beyond our control.
Please examine the fabrics carefully before processing. Direct or indirect claims for any reason whatsoever will not be accepted once the customer, or any party acting upon their instruction, has cut, or processed the fabric in any way.
Claims for any defects, or shortages, must be made in writing within seven days of delivery of the fabric.
Fabric specifications given are as accurate as possible to allow for printing of images. Rolls of natural fabric may vary in size between batches, so selvedge to selvedge dimensions are not provided. Selvedge areas may not be printed on.
Colours depicted on screen and colours actually printed may vary due to the nature of fabric/textile printing and the variation of individual monitor displays.

Paid Atelier Internship at Celine / Deadline Monday!

London based fashion label Celine are looking for an Atelier Intern.

Main duties
• Be confident when tracing patterns and cutting fabric
• Develop the skill of flat pattern cutting from vintage and ready-made garments
• Improve speed of pattern cutting while still retaining quality
• Improve hand-sewing and machine-sewing skills
• Create test samples for designers
• Develop autonomy in preparing fusing sample tests for presentation to designers
• Ensure attention to detail when pressing and preparing garments for fittings
• Ensure quality when making final small alterations before fittings

Skills & Experience
Flat pattern cutting, draping & toiling, sewing, fabric development

This position is ideal for someone who would like:
• To develop knowledge and ability to work in a fast-paced high end luxury design house
• To practice and improve key technical skills in a working environment
• To develop teamwork and ability to work towards tight deadlines.

Salary – £18,000 per annum
Location – West End, London
Hours – 37.5 hours per week
Internship Length – 6 months
Closing date – November 07, 2016

For more details and to apply go here

Internship at Roksanda Sample Room

Roksanda Sampling team are looking for suitable interns to help with the making of the next main and pre-collections, you will get to experience all the stages of developing a major womenswear collection. Successful candidate will experience how the sampling department interacts with the design and production teams.
Suitable for applicants who are presently studying a fashion degree or on the placement year
Preferred internship duration is 3 – 6 months
A daily travel allowance of £10 is offered for this role
TASKS
  • Assisting product development team with toiling for fittings,
  • Liaison with pattern cutters and machinists,
  • Working alongside sample cutter;
  • Hand finishing final samples including embroidery,
  • Assisting with finishing trials,
  • Assisting at the photoshoot,
  • Backstage help during London Fashion Week
 SKILLS
  • Good knowledge of fabrics and garment construction,
  • Confident in hand/machine sewing,
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills,
  • Strong attention to detail,
  • Candidate would have a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
**** PLEASE SPECIFY THE DATES OF YOUR AVAILABILITY IN YOUR APPLICATION
To apply go here

Textile Apprentice Graduate Scheme at Temperley

Temperley London is looking for a Graduate textile designer to Assist the VP of Design and the Textile Designer, in artwork placement and swatch development.
A fantastic opportunity for a passionate and hardworking individual to work in a fast paced and exciting textile team where pattern is a key part of the product.

The Role will cover –

– Artwork placements throughout Main collection and Bridal .
– Colourway CADs.
– Manage the swatch archive.
– To create Research and Sourcing packs for swatch development.
– To support Design VP, textile designer and fabric buyer in various admin roles.

The candidate must be super creative and have a talent for textile design, with a degree in fashion or textiles. We are looking for an individual who is organised and can work within deadlines, with extensive knowledge of photoshop and illustrator.

Salary: £6.70 per hour for those under 25, and £7.20 per hour for those aged 25 or over

Location of vacancy: London

Hours 9.00 – 17.30 – Full Time

Closing date August 31, 2016

To apply go here

Junior Fashion Designer at H&M

Are you a creative and professional Junior Fashion Designer who would love to work at H&M? We are continuously looking for new talent to join our Design Team!

As a Junior Fashion Designer you will be responsible for assisting a Fashion Designer. You will work in a team at one of our departments: womenswear, menswear or childrenswear. Together with the rest of the team, you will be involved in developing the collections sold worldwide in all the H&M markets.

The H&M Head Office is based in Stockholm, Sweden, where we design and develop our fashion collections for a wide variety of customers. H&M is a dynamic workplace where high pace and rapid changes are a natural part of our day. Good communication skills, a flexible attitude and capacity to adapt to changes are essential.

H&M is looking for a Junior Fashion Designer who:

•      Has a minimum of a BA qualification in Fashion Design

·      Is creative and visionary with a passion for fashion

·       Understands the H&M target customer

·        Has good skills in collection- and colour coordination as well as in visual communication

·        Has knowledge of pattern making, sewing and textile materials

•        Enjoys teamwork

•        Likes a fast paced work environment

•        Is driven and used to take own initiatives

•        Is fluent in English

•        Is willing to learn Swedish

What can H&M offer you?

You will have a chance to work in an exciting and positive environment where you can develop and grow as a designer. As a Junior Fashion Designer you will be involved in making an impact on the collections from the start. You will be part of an international and creative team!

Does this sound like your next challenge?

We are continuously looking for new design talent and look forward to receive your application consisting of your CV, cover letter and digital portfolio, already today!

Please note that only the complete applications will be considered.

For more information and to apply go here

Junior Fashion Print Designer at H&M

As a Junior Print Designer you will be responsible for assisting a Print Designer. You will work in a team at one of our departments: womenswear, menswear or childrenswear. Together with the rest of the team, you will be involved in developing collections sold worldwide in all H&M markets.

The H&M Head Office is based in Stockholm, Sweden, where we design and develop our fashion collections for a wide variety of customers. H&M is a dynamic workplace where high pace and rapid changes are a natural part of our day. Good communication skills, a flexible attitude and capacity to adapt to changes are essential.

H&M is looking for a Junior Print Designer who:

•      Has a minimum of a BA qualification in Textile or Fashion Design

·       Is creative and visionary with a passion for fashion

·       Understands the H&M target customer

·       Has experience of creating both repeated and placed prints

·       Has excellent colour and illustration skills

·       Has experience of textile print techniques

•       Enjoys teamwork and has good communication skills

·        Likes a fast paced work environment

·        Is driven and used to take own initiatives

•        Is fluent in English

•        Is willing to learn Swedish

What can H&M offer you?

You will have a chance to work in an exciting and positive environment where you can develop and grow within H&M. As a Junior Print Designer you will be involved in the collections from the start. You will be part of an international and creative team!

Does this sound like your next challenge?

We are continuously looking for new print design talent and hope to receive your open application consisting of your CV, cover letter and digital portfolio, already today!

Please note that only complete applications will be considered.

For more information and to apply go here

General Studio Student Internship at Osman

OSMAN, THE EPONYMOUS LABEL FROM BRITISH BORN DESIGNER OSMAN YOUSEFZADA, MADE ITS DEBUT IN 2008 AT LONDON FASHION WEEK. OSMAN’S UNIQUE ARCHITECTURAL – ELEGANT AESTHETIC AND STRONG, SCULPTURAL DESIGNS BOTH FLATTER AND CELEBRATE THE WOMAN’S BODY, QUALITIES WHICH HAVE ESTABLISHED THE DESIGNER AS ONE OF LONDON’S MOST EXCITING TALENTS.
Job Purpose
To assist the whole team in general studio work, working closely with pattern cutters, product developers and machinists.
Candidate
  • Should have a high level of pattern knowledge, garment construction, attention to detail, lay planning and take a logical and pro-active approach to problem solving.
  • Can work under pressure and deadlines
  • Good team worker
  • Able to multitask
  • Hardworking
  • Fluent English written and verbally.
  • Must still be in education during the 6 month internship i.e. placement year
Roles:
  • Tracing off patterns
  • Be able to have knowledge when cutting out fabric and lay planning, being able to make good use of fabric consumption
  • Work closely with the pattern cutters, product developers and machinists to ensure clear communication.
  • Able to help other departments if needed
  • Check patterns are correct before cutting
  • General house keeping
  • Source fabrics and trims when needed
Minimum 6 months internship, start ASAP and travel expenses paid for. Please send a copy of your CV and Covering letter via the link here. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Industry Placement for Fashion & Textile Design

 

A period of work placement within a degree programme is often viewed as pivotal in the development of today’s graduates, in the sense that academic disciplines and practical application can be interrelated, and key transferable skills practised and developed. The opportunity for you to apply your knowledge  and skills in a fashion and textiles industry setting, whilst gaining experience from the atmosphere and pace of the workplace, helps to develop confidence, define future career goals and enhance employability.

 

Tatty Devine Studio

Rosie Franklin at her placement at Tatty Devine

You can read about previous WSA students placement experiences here on MakeFuture and learn about the positive influence these have had on their education and future employability.

 

To assist in your search for a placement do ensure you visit or subscribe to the blog.soton.ac.uk/jobsboard and www.linkedin.com/in/winchester-school-of-art-fashion-textile-design-alumni

For advice and support contact your placement coordinator sharon.williams@soton.ac.uk

Design Admin Assistant Roles at Boden – Womenswear Wovens and Knitwear and Jersey

Boden is a London-based clothing company, founded in 1991 by Johnnie Boden. The company’s headquarters are in NW London.

We are looking for a brilliant Admin Assistant to provide strong administrative support to our designers in our womenswear wovens team and in our womenswear knit and jersey team.

If you have an understanding of how the fashion industry works and would enjoy working in a creative environment then this is the ideal opportunity to gain experience in a fun and dynamic team.

As well as being really well organised you’ll be confident, have strong attention to detail, be unfazed by sample management, supplier correspondence and lots of meetings….oh, and you’ll probably eat spreadsheets for breakfast!

You will ideally have a fashion degree and possibly a relevant internship under your belt.

If this sounds like you we’d love to hear from you so please apply with a CV and a few examples of your work.

Salary £19,000 per annum plus excellent benefits

Location of vacancy North West London

Position type Full Time

Closing date July 20, 2016

For Wovens more details here

For Knitwear more details here

Atelier Intern – RTW at Victoria Beckham Ltd.

Since launching in 2008 the Victoria Beckham fashion brand has developed a distinctive and modern language of clothing. http://www.victoriabeckham.com/

Main duties

To support the Atelier manager and coordinator in the day to day running of the studio. Being on hand for the team/ machinists / sample cutter and pattern cutters. This includes maintaining the upkeep and organisation of the studio.

ATELIER ASSISTANCE:
−Setting up dockets for and assisting machinists – organising trims, cutting zips for their styles and collecting samples
−Managing stock of all trims for studio – threads, zips, tapes and components
−Filing and recording all trims and information according to the above. In both general folders, and seasonal folders
−Creating seasonal thread charts for machinists to follow
−Help on Maintaining stock levels of fabrics and recording usage
−Responsible for shrink tests on all new fabrics and updating the folder
−Fuse and dry-cleaning tests on all required fabrics

GENERAL:
−Building dockets for factory sampling
−Ensuring the irons are emptied and flushed through every week
−Maintaining log of freelance staff arrival and leave times
−Managing stock of, and ordering, stationery supplies for studio
−Assisting the tidying and organisation of the studio
−Booking in bikes and cars for the studio
−Sourcing trims /fabric from retail

SEASONAL:
−Supporting Atelier Assistant in the packing of trims and fabrics for NYFW
−Supporting Atelier Assistant in the creation of NY Packs for team

Skills & Experience

Fashion Technology, Fashion Design, Fashion Pattern Cutting, Fashion
Management, Fashion Design

The internship will bring understanding of the life of a garment –
observing pattern cutting, fabrics, garment construction, costings,
production preparation, communication with technicians, factory
communication, etc. It will also help the intern to understand the day to day
running of the Atelier with all its processes.

Salary  £7.20 per hour

Location of internship Battersea, London

Internship Length 6 months (with view to extend to 1 year)

Closing date July 14, 2016

For more details and to apply go here