Fashion Design Intern

Pentex Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Company pension scheme

Reward and recognition platform

Long service awards

Discounted sample sales with charity

Job summary

Pentex Ltd seeks a Design Room Intern to support the design team in a fast-paced East London environment. You will assist from concept to production, helping with boards, fabrics, and sample preparation while contributing to daily operations.

The role requires a Fashion Design degree or current study, keen eye for trends, and strong IT skills including Photoshop and Illustrator. On-site in London, 2026–2027, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Degree, or equivalent, in Fashion Design and available for a full-time Internship on-site in East London from January 2026 to December 2027.
• Good knowledge of garment construction and awareness of industry trends.
• Strong work ethic, ability to meet tight deadlines and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to the design team across the design room function.
• Assist in developing collections from concept to production and prepare for meetings.
• Maintain trackers, update photos and details, and support sampling to schedule.

Skills

Fashion design knowledge

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Photoshop proficiency

Illustrator proficiency

Education

Fashion Design degree (or current equivalency)

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

At Pentex, integrity is at the heart of everything we do; from the way we work through to the products we create. Combining creative design with responsible and ethical practices, we deliver fashion solutions that are built for today and ready for the future.

Since our beginnings in East London in the 1960s, Pentex has grown into a global design and manufacturing partner. Throughout that journey, one value has remained constant: doing the right thing.

We believe in doing what’s right, putting our customers first and holding ourselves to high standards in everything we do. Every partnership we build, every garment we produce and every order we deliver reflects our commitment to working with honesty, care and integrity which is the ethos that continues to define the Pentex way.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Design Room Intern looking to develop their career further within a fast-paced environment.

You will be responsible for providing hands‑on support to the design team in all aspects of the design room function, contributing to the smooth running of daily operations and assisting in the development of collections from concept to production.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage processing of garments, ensuring the best presentation for the customer.
• Update trackers and systems with photos and sent out details.
• Work closely with the technical department to ensure samples are spec’d on time.
• Prepare patterns and fabrics for UK samples and update the system and trackers with all details.
• Monitor the in‑house sampling process, ensuring styles are added to trackers, cut and made to schedule.
• Prepare fabric packs and boards.
• Help with preparation for customer meetings and be on hand during meetings to support.
• Support on amendments to samples.
• Filing and general admin duties across the design team.
• Collect post daily and handout for Design Floor.
• Ensure workspace / design room is tidy.
• Support Designer on research, creating boards, shop reports and style sketches.

Your Experience

• Currently undertaking a Degree, or equivalent, in Fashion Design and available for a full‑time Internship on‑site Monday - Friday in East London from January 2026 - December 2027
• Good knowledge of garment construction.
• Good eye for commercial products and trends.
• A strong interest and awareness of the industry, what’s happening on the high street, catwalks and social media.
• Understand foundations of sustainability in this industry or has a willingness to learn.
• Strong work ethic, willing to go the extra mile.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Passionate, enthusiastic, shows initiative.
• Proficient IT user including use of photoshop and illustrator

What we Offer - London

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Reward and recognition platform
• Long service awards
• Discounted sample sales where proceeds are donated to charity