JOB VACANCY: Apprentice Fashion & Textiles Product Technologist at Cavani

Tcoe; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£8/hour apprentice salary

5 hours per week

Dedicated apprenticeship training time

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Birthday day off after probation

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Cavani is offering an Apprentice Fashion & Textiles Product Technologist role in Birmingham. You’ll join our product development team to learn, contribute to collections from concept to production, and gain hands-on industry experience while studying towards a Level 4 qualification.

You will work with design and product teams, creating CADs, researching fabrics, and supporting technical packs and fittings as you progress within a rapidly growing menswear brand.

Qualifications

• Passion for fashion and menswear
• Portfolio showing creative work and design thinking
• Enthusiastic learner in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and development of new menswear products
• Create CADs, colourways and garment visuals using Illustrator
• Support creation and maintenance of technical packs
• Research fabrics, trims and trends
• Assist with fittings and product reviews
• Communicate sample comments and updates with manufacturers
• Organise design files and development samples
• Support across tailoring, outerwear, knitwear and casualwear

Education

Level 4 Fashion & Textiles Product Technologist qualification

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

CLO3D

Job description

JOB VACANCY: Apprentice Fashion & Textiles Product Technologist at Cavani

Start Your Fashion Career with Cavani

Location: Birmingham

Do you have a passion for menswear, design and fashion trends?

Would you love the opportunity to work behind the scenes of a rapidly growing menswear brand, helping bring collections from concept through to production?

Cavani is looking for an ambitious and creative Apprentice Fashion & Textiles Product Technologist to join our product development team. This role is perfect for someone with a genuine passion for fashion who is eager to learn, develop new skills, and gain real industry experience. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals, contribute to exciting projects, and build a strong foundation for a career in fashion and textiles.

Cavani is one of the UK’s most exciting menswear brands, renowned for combining timeless tailoring with contemporary Italian-inspired style. From premium suits and smart casualwear to footwear and accessories, our collections are designed for the modern gentleman who values quality, confidence and individuality.

This is your opportunity to gain real industry experience while studying towards a Level 4 Fashion & Textiles Product Technologist qualification.

What’s in It for You?

• £8.00 per hour apprentice salary
• 5 hours per week
• Dedicated apprenticeship training time
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Birthday day off after successful completion of probation
• Career progression opportunities within a rapidly expanding fashion business
• The chance to work with an ambitious, creative and supportive team

What You’ll Be Doing

Working alongside our experienced design and product teams, you’ll support the development of future Cavani collections by:

• Assisting with the design and development of new menswear products
• Creating CADs, colourways and garment visuals using Adobe Illustrator
• Supporting the creation and maintenance of technical packs
• Researching fabrics, trims, trends and competitor activity
• Assisting with fittings and product reviews
• Communicating sample comments and product updates with manufacturers
• Organising design files, fabrics and development samples
• Supporting across multiple product categories including tailoring, outerwear, knitwear and casualwear
• Helping bring innovative ideas to future Cavani collections

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about fashion and excited by the idea of building a career within a successful menswear brand.

You’ll ideally have:

• A genuine interest in menswear, fashion and product development
• A strong awareness of current fashion trends
• A creative mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Confidence to contribute ideas and ask questions
• A willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced commercial environment
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A positive attitude and a passion for great product

Skills & Experience

• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Adobe Illustrator skills
• Good organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Photoshop, InDesign or CLO3D experience
• Fashion, textiles or creative studies background
• A portfolio showcasing creative work and design thinking

What You’ll Learn

• This apprenticeship will provide hands-on experience across the complete product development journey, including:
• Fashion design and product development
• Fabric selection and garment construction
• Technical specifications and quality assurance
• Commercial product planning
• Manufacturing and production processes
• Trend forecasting and market research

You’ll also gain a nationally recognised Level 4 Fashion & Textiles Product Technologist qualification, delivered by The Textile Centre of Excellence

Ready to Join the Cavani Journey?

If you’re passionate about fashion, eager to learn and excited by the opportunity to help shape future menswear collections, we’d love to hear from you.