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A fashion internship is a great way to learn about the

fashion industry. An internship is a temorarily position at a fashion house, company or brand with the focus on training rather than employment. Interns usually start during college or university, however, some companies are open to highschool students, or post graduate students.

Fashion internships give you the opportunity to learn about business-to-business trade between the fashion supply and demand side, trends and forecasts, (retail) production processes, finances, fashion marketing and sales, fashion design processes, fashion media coverage, international and public relations and many more facets of the fashion branch.

You can use an internship to determine which career in fashion suits you and explore your personal perspective on trends and style. Besides, an internship give you the opportunity to gain work experience and build a network. Was your internship a great succes? Then you might be offered a job after graduation.

Looking to get a leg-up in the UK fashion industry? An internship in fashion is a fun and educational experience to start you professional career. Many fashion scholars are seeking for internships and the internet is the perfect sourse to do so. Look for fashion internships in London here.

The FashionUnited Career Center offers a broad range of internships in the international fashion industry. You will find an overview of different intern positions including in the UK fashion industry.


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Access the FashionUnited UK career center and get a complete overview of fashion internships at top companies and brands that are ready to hire dedicated fashion interns. From haute couture, to streetstyle fashion, the FashionUnited UK career center offers a complete list of fashion internships in London and other cities in the UK with free access.

You can find graduate internships, post-graduate internships, and traineeships in fashion. Start you internship at one of these positions for top brands in the international fashion industry. Register online, post your CV and create a professional fashion profile.


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As a fashion company in need for an intern, posting your internship vacancy in our professional fashion network, you will be able to reach thoudands of candidates. Ready to start? Contact the FashionUnited career center and start your search for a dedicated intern.

FashionUnited offers several possibilities to post and find free internships in the international fashion industry.

Place your fashion related internship at the Career Center or start your professional career as an intern at one of the top positions offered! www.FashionUnited.co.uk/Career


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UK Fashion Internship overview:




Sales & Admin Internship at International Fashion Company - UK



Company: Conditions Apply

6 month Internship
Travel + £50 per week  
 
Conditions Apply is a fun, fresh company perfect for those who express themselves through clothing. Our concept as a brand is to express this in the work place and in the clothing. We create pieces full of bold prints and playful shapes, vivid colours, and pieces adorned with quirky embroideries. Conditions Apply has a girly edge without leaving quality or style behind, renowned for offering fashion that makes you feel good and inspires both the wardrobe and soul.
 
We launched the label in 2009 and are selling to companies such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropologies, Bloomingdales, we are growing as a company and we want someone that can help the company grow. We are based in east London with customers in over 30 countries across Europe, US and Asia and we are looking for a Sales & admin intern who can:

* Can work under pressure
* Must be incredibly organised
* can think for themselves
* promote the brand
* come up with new fresh idea
* find new clients
* Push marketing opportunities
* You must be computer literate
* Retail and sales experience

Foreign Language Skills are highly valued e.g. Italian, Spanish etc.
Preferential treatment will also be given to candidates with experience of working in sales in the fashion/retail/creative/media industry.



The position will involve:
* Selling to customers, not only in the UK but to customers in other countries such as in Europe or Asia
* Answering phone calls assisting with customer queries regarding their orders
* Using opportunities to advance our brands via online marketing and looking for new customers
* Mailing of promotional materials
* Any other ad-hoc tasks
* Calling up customers and selling assortments which you will then send out
* Managing orders
* Assist in financial responsibilities: billing, reporting, invoicing for Marketing fees and expenses, cooperative advertising requests
* Assist in organising trade shows and sample sales
* Dealing with general queries
* Organise meetings and business trips
* Creating and maintaining contact with clients
* Excellent customer service

Other Person specification:
* Able to sell our product with knowledge and confidence (On-the job training will be given)
* Excellent telephone manner
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent written and spoken English
* Quick Learner
* Excellent computer and administration skills
* Ability to work alone and as part of a team
* Ability to work towards targets, goals and tight deadlines
* Able to successfully work under pressure
* Willingness to go the extra mile
* Very Organised with attention to detail

The right candidate will have the opportunity to travel to shows in Paris, New York and other locations. The position could lead to a permanent position for the right candidate.
 
In addition to this you must have permission to work in UK. This is a full time position which requires a commitment of 3 - 6 months.  Please note this is an unpaid position, however travel and £50 per week will be paid.






Fashion Marketing and Sales (3 month work experience workplace) – Romsey, Hampshire


Mudpie, an established international fashion trend forecasting company, is looking for an intern to assist their busy sales & marketing department within their large UK design studio based in Romsey, Hampshire. This is a great opportunity for a student or graduate to gain some experience of working in a busy and challenging environment.

The placement will be for three months, and applicants will be given the opportunity to assist with the following; uploading and sourcing industry contacts to our CRM system, writing press releases, assisting with research for magazine collaborations, preparing marketing materials for trade shows, media and press research, basic design jobs and writing articles for our online service Mpdclick. Applicants will also be given the opportunity to experience working within other departments of the company.

The successful applicant will need to have an interest in business marketing and sales and have accomplished English and numerical skills. Strong IT skills are essential; knowledge of Excel and an interest in the fashion industry would be beneficial. Applicants need to be hardworking, enthusiastic and possess great attention to detail.

Mudpie is an ambitious company and is interested in receiving applications from individuals who can share our company vision. Applicants must have their own transport and a full UK license.

This internship is available as a job share or on a part-time basis for the duration of three months depending on the applicants other commitments.



Distribution and Marketing Internship UK


Macandi is a leading fashion sales agency, based in Holborn and has the following internship available: Distribution and Marketing Internship

Working with the Distribution Assistant, Operations Manager and Company Director in the busy office which deals with international distribution of brands Folk, Folk Shoes, Humanoid, Virginie Castaway, Alternative, Hill Side and Blue Blood, as well as the management of the Folk online website.


Main responsibilities:

Being in charge of the stock
Looking after the Internet orders
Organizing the shipment of samples for our agents in the Netherlands, Italy, Denmark and Canada
Taking care of re-order requests from our UK and International clients.
Day to day office duties

Candidates must be very organized and willing to learn.


Our internship is 3 - 6 months and include a London travel card and lunch expenses.



Fashion Internship – UK, London


Company Profile:

Music & Goods Exchange Ltd is a well established retail company based in Notting Hill Gate. The company is specialized in trading designer/ secondhand/vintage clothes and accesories.

Currently, several second-hand trade shops in London and the rest f UK. Besides attracting many London customers and beyond, we can often be found in travel guides as a ‘must-visit’ destination.
Our boutique style shops are home to some of the most sought-after clothing in London and it is in these locations that our buyers are based.


Job Description:

Internship positions are offered for graduate and undergraduate students or those who are inceradibily knowledged and enthusiastic for fashion and related industries.  
Fufilling an internship position at our company means that you will be trained in the buying of fashion from our customers, developing an eye for the genuine fashion designer articles. You might have the opportunity to work at the sales department.
Often new fashion buyer positions will become available which can be fufilled by succesfull interns.

Our internships are flexible, full or part-time and travel expenses within London will be paid.

Duration: up to 6 months
Location: Notting Hill Gate, London Requirements: A degree in fashion or demonstrable knowledge and enthusiasm for fashion.



Millinery placement – UK, London


Kate Langrish is an award winning London based Milliner, who designs and makes a broad range of hats from couture to prêt-a-porter. Having just won the Hat Designer of The Year 2010 award, Kate is looking for assistance in the production of her debut Autum/Winter 2011 Collection to be shown in Paris next March.

The role requires someone who has experience of sewing by hand and machine, and who preferably has some millinery experience, although this is not essential, as long as they possess a good eye for detail and are quick and keen to learn.

H/she will assist with the development and production of the collection, including fabric cutting, blocking, hand sewing to a couture level, quality control, as well as some studio and admin duties.

English language skills are essential, and you must be a confident communicator both verbally and creatively. A background in some form of art and design is preferable.

It is a flexible part-time internship of between 1-2 days per week.


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