Archive Internship

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD; City Of London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Skill development

Fast-paced environment

People & environment focus

Job summary

Vivienne Westwood is seeking an Archive Intern to join our Archive Department in Battersea. This full-time internship runs for two months, at £14.10 per hour, offering hands-on experience with day-to-day heritage and fashion editing administration.

You will support with archival care, labelling, cataloguing garments, and coordinating with the fashion editing team on shoots. Fluency in English and good organisational skills are essential, as well as an interest in fashion history.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and previous experience with Fashion GPS (Launchmetrics Samples) preferred.
• Knowledge of outlook emailing systems and excel desirable.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Data orientated with acute attention to detail and processes.
• Must be able to adapt to daily changes and be self-motivated.
• Fluency in both spoken and written English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day Heritage and Fashion Editing administration.
• Support with daily returns and requests using the Fashion GPS system.
• Assist with archival care, maintenance and accurate digital upload of archival pieces onto the FGPS system.
• Assist with labelling, re-housing and cataloguing garments and accessories.
• Support the Fashion editing team with photoshoot preparation and co-ordination.
• Supporting the Fashion Editing team with set-up and take down of backstage styling and preparation areas on styling and shoot days.
• Work with the Fashion Editing team to ensure the successful delivery of creative projects.

Skills

Fashion GPS

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

English fluency

Tools

Launchmetrics Samples

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Vivienne Westwood is looking for a Archive Intern to join our Archive Department based in Battersea. This position is offered on a full-time basis 2 months, at £14.10 per hour.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience at one of the most iconic British fashion brands, supporting day-to-day team operations and contributing to key projects within a fast-paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support day-to-day Heritage and Fashion Editing administration.
• Support with daily returns and requests using the Fashion GPS system.
• Assist with archival care, maintenance and accurate digital upload of archival pieces onto the FGPS system.
• Assist with labelling, re-housing and cataloguing garments and accessories.
• Support the Fashion editing team with photoshoot preparation and co-ordination.
• Supporting the Fashion Editing team with set-up and take down of backstage styling and preparation areas on styling and shoot days.
• Work with the Fashion Editing team to ensure the successful delivery of creative projects.

(Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be required to perform additional duties to fulfil the requirements of the role)

PROFILE & KEY SKILLS

• Knowledge and previous experience with Fashion GPS (Launchmetrics Samples) preferred.
• Knowledge of outlook emailing systems and excel desirable.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Data orientated with acute attention to detail and processes.
• Must be able to adapt to daily changes and be self-motivated.
• Fluency in both spoken and written English is essential.

BENEFITS

• Training and hands-on experience
• Opportunity to develop new skills and build industry knowledge
• Exposure to a fast-paced, creative working environment
• Opportunity to work for a company that cares about its people and the environment

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