Innovation Intern - Decarbonisation

Fashion For Good; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion for Good is seeking an Innovation Intern to join the Decarbonisation team. The role focuses on scaling Tier 2 decarbonisation initiatives, with exposure to project management, research, and stakeholder engagement in the textile sector.

Based in Amsterdam, the internship lasts 6 months and is an Intern (Visiting Analyst) position. The ideal candidate is enrolled in an eligible degree and proficient in English, with a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of textile manufacturing and fashion industry.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a demanding, multicultural environment.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, can-do attitude; comfortable with uncertainty.
• Strong G Suite knowledge and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Project management, stakeholder engagement and development of tools to scale decarbonisation technologies.
• Conduct deep-dive industry research into tier 2 supply chain across Asia.
• Develop and update landscapes and reports with up-to-date news, insights and innovations in materials and recycling.
• Support project teams with daily project management tasks.
• Assist during meetings by synthesising learnings.
• Track timelines, deadlines and milestones for multiple projects.
• Edit, create and design engaging collaterals with relevant visuals.

Skills

Analytical and research skills

Time management

Written and oral communication

Multicultural teamwork

Proactive attitude

G Suite & presentations

Education

Bachelor/Master program in material science/chemistry/textile engineering

Job description

At Fashion for Good we're looking for a Innovation Intern to join our Decarbonisation team.

Position: Innovation Intern - Decarbonisation

Company: Fashion for Good

Location: India (initially), with relocation opportunity to Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Start date: At the earliest

Duration: 6 months

Employment type: Intern (Visiting Analyst)

Fashion for Good unites the fashion ecosystem to transform and build a regenerative industry. By fostering collaboration and facilitating connections, we bring innovative solutions to the forefront. Our platform connects disruptive innovative solutions with our brand partners and serves as a hub of intelligence and experimentation for the latest insights. Through our platform we empower our network, consisting of brands, retailers, suppliers, innovators and funders, to collaborate and drive change towards a regenerative industry.

POSITION SUMMARY & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fashion for Good seeks a steller Intern to join the Innovation Platform. You will contribute to the initiatives supporting the scale of Tier 2 interventions. This internship offers exposure to diverse projects, and will focus on supply chain. In this role, you will contribute to the Scaling – Decarbonisation team’s efforts to accelerate the implementation of transformative technologies, particularly those focused on reducing emissions and impact in Tier 2 processing.

The role will support on the following:

• Project management, stakeholder engagement and the development of tools and insights that enable innovators, manufacturers, and brands to scale decarbonisation technologies effectively.

• Conduct deep-dive industry research into tier 2 supply chain across Asia.

• Develop and update landscapes and reports with up-to-date news, insights, and emerging innovations across materials and recycling.

• Support project teams with daily project management tasks.

• Assist during meetings by synthesising learnings.

• Track timelines, deadlines, and milestones for multiple projects.

• Edit, create, and design engaging collaterals with relevant visuals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

• Good understanding of the textile manufacturing & the fashion industry

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Capacity to work in a demanding and multicultural environment

• A pro-active, enthusiastic, can-do attitude and comfortable dealing with uncertainty

• Strong G Suite knowledge and presentation skills

The following experience is a plus: Relevant work in textile supply chain, textile innovation, textile engineering, chemistry or textiles manufacturing.

EDUCATION

Currently enrolled in an academic degree (Bachelor (HBO), MBA or Masters), preferably in material science, chemistry or textile engineering.

LANGUAGES

Proficiency in English is a requirement.

LOCATION & VISA REQUIREMENTS

In person based in Amsterdam. Note: Only students with an existing working permit for the EU are considered eligible candidates and you must be enrolled for the duration of your studies.