Print Design Internship - 12 Months · White Stuff Head Office, London ·

Who we are: White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women’s and men’s clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive. Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We’re sociable, talented and like-minded and we’re not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels.

Who you are: You’ll be a creative and motivated Design Intern eager to learn and grow within the fashion industry. You will have completed a Textile, Print or Fashion related degree and have a passion for surface pattern and print. Whilst some experience is preferable, it’s not required. If you are hardworking, have initiative, and a passion for design, we would love to hear from you!

Primary objective of the job: You will be working closely with the Print & Design Team to assist in all aspects of the design process and seamless running of the design department. You will be working predominantly with the Print team across Womenswear, Menswear & Accessories.

What you’ll be doing:

• Researching key trends, colours and print inspiration to assist in the creation of innovative and individual designs.
• Creating and generating seasonal prints and graphics.
• Assisting with the production of print artworks including tiling, colour separating and factory tech packs.
• Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator is required.
• Keeping up-to-date colour palettes & boards for each collection, ensuring that palettes are available to everyone, boards are updated regularly and in time for key meetings and that our Pantone inventory is kept stocked.
• Working with the Assistant Print Designer to correctly format and file print pages with all key information relating to scale, colour and print name.
• Updating print trackers with all key information to help manage the volume of artworks and gain visibility of hit rate.
• Liaising with factories and supplier contacts to check on sampling status/print queries.
• Keeping an up-to-date record of collection photographs/print story boards after range review sign off meetings for future reference and distributing to relevant team members.
• Keeping an up-to-date record of all bought samples and bought prints.
• Maintaining the print archive by correctly filing and hanging antique/vintage samples, artworks and print hangers.
• Working with the Assistant Print Designer to store and file design boards, keeping a record of any that are dismantled for future reference.
• Assisting with Garment CADs - It is important that you will be proficient on Adobe Illustrator to create flat Garment CADs that can be filled with print & colour.
• This will also include assisting with CADs for our Wholesale Team / creating range plans & adding garment names with item codes to hand over to our Wholesale customers.
• Helping to keep range sheets up to date after range review sign off meetings when required.
• General admin including ordering stationary/paper and post being sent out to suppliers - keeping records of AWB numbers for tracking.

What you’ll need:

• A positive can-do attitude
• A good understanding of Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator.
• Able to adapt and learn quickly, working well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A good eye for colour and an understanding of the brand handwriting and product vision.
• Excellent hand sketching/painting skills.
• An understanding of garment construction and manufacturing processes is a bonus!

What we will offer you: As a Print Design Intern at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include:

• Hybrid working (3 - 4 days in the office)
• Quarterly/Annual bonus opportunity
• Up to 33 days holiday per annum
• 50% discount
• Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance
• Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Pension Contribution

We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age.