Paid Design & Product Development Intern – Leather Goods

Oppermann London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 827,000 - 1,102,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Oppermann London is seeking a Designer/Product Developer Intern to support our leather goods brand. Starting at the end of November, 8–16 hours per week; paid internship with salary to be discussed.

Your main duties include researching key trends, developing new products, creating seasonal themes and colour palettes, sourcing materials, and taking concepts through to production while liaising with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Design experience in accessories, preferably handbags or men’s accessories.
• Technical knowledge of working with leather and fabrics.
• Ability to draw freehand as well as strong digital drawing skills.
• A structured design process.
• Be in your second or third year of your degree.

Responsibilities

• Researching key trends.
• Develop new products.
• Develop seasonal themes and colour palettes.
• Sourcing new materials (leathers, fabrics, hardware).
• Take ownership from initial design concept through to production.
• Liaise with suppliers.

Skills

Trend research

Product development

Sourcing materials

Supplier liaison

Drawing skills

Design process

Leather knowledge

Digital drawing

Education

2nd or 3rd year design student

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Oppermann London is seeking a Designer/Product Developer Intern to support our leather goods brand. Starting at the end of November, 8–16 hours per week; paid internship with salary to be discussed.

Your main duties include researching key trends, developing new products, creating seasonal themes and colour palettes, sourcing materials, and taking concepts through to production while liaising with suppliers.