Knitwear Work Placement

Job Overview

Victoria Beckham Limited is a dynamic, innovative fashion brand specialising in high-quality knitwear. We combine traditional techniques with contemporary design, creating timeless pieces that embody both style and sustainability. We are looking for a passionate, creative individual to join our team as a Knitwear Intern. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in and gain hands‑on experience in the fashion industry, working closely with experienced designers.

Responsibilities

• Making up style boards and development presentations
• Archiving physical swatches and prototypes into their relevant folders and boxes
• Supporting the developer to update all trackers for yarn, approved swatches and prototypes
• Keeping the knitwear area organised and tidy with clear labelling, and clearing at the end of each day
• Supporting the Design team on research
• Organising development rails on a weekly basis
• Supporting on the set‑up of the room for fittings and development meetings with all relevant components
• Supporting on data input on PLM and Zedonk
• Tracking press samples
• Supporting in measuring prototypes throughout development and for pre‑production handover
• Responsible for taking notes during fittings and pre‑production handover
• Recalling and prepping vintage pieces from archive
• Photograph & dismantle all past season boards
• Keeping equipment and stationery stocked
• Drawing and updating CADS
• Arranging shipments and keeping the tracker up to date
• Organising seasonal lab dips with mills
• Creating and updating FTS fabric headers throughout the season
• Supporting with the update of the collection plan
• Tracking yarn orders, purchase orders and shipments

Qualifications

• In full‑time education
• Strong interest and passion for knitwear and fashion design
• A minimum of basic knowledge of knitting techniques, both hand and machine knitting
• Proficient with Illustrator and Photoshop
• Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for colour, texture, and pattern
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Creative, proactive, and eager to learn
• Knitwear/Textile Course and Knowledge of knitwear construction and yarns
• Proficient pattern cutting and sewing skills
• Experience with mock‑ups
• Confident with CADS
• Confident with Excel
• Excellent organisational skills with good attention to detail
• A can‑do attitude
• Team payer
• Hand and machine knit knowledge and crochet is beneficial

Benefits

• A hands‑on learning experience in a creative and supportive environment
• Mentorship from experienced designers in the knitwear industry
• Exposure to the complete design process, from concept to production
• Opportunities to contribute your ideas and creativity to real projects
• A chance to build your portfolio with professional‑grade work

Application Requirements

When attaching your CV or work examples it is very important that you name your files to include your name and not just \”cv.doc\” or \”curriculum vitae.docx\” or \”my_illustration.jpg\”. Instead use a format like this \”joe_bloggs_cv.docx\”. Files must be less than 4 MB. Allowed file types: txt, pdf, doc, docx, rtf, jpg, jpeg, png. Please ensure you have fully read and understood the requirements before applying for this position.

Internships at Victoria Beckham are only open to candidates who are currently enrolled in a full‑time higher education course. If you are not currently a student, you are not eligible to apply for this position.