Intern Design & Product Development

Olaf Hussein; Amsterdam; Remote; EUR 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nutritious lunch/snacks daily

Weekly office drinks (natural wine)

Job summary

OLAF Studio in Amsterdam is seeking an Intern to join the Studio team. You will work with Design and Product Development to support collection development, assist with fabric selection, trims and garment details, and help with trend research and tech packs.

You will gain hands-on experience from concept to final product development, with daily lunches and weekly drinks, in a fast-growing fashion brand setting.

Qualifications

• Currently studying Fashion Design, Fashion & Product Development or related field.
• Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop; MS Office a plus.
• Good eye for detail, colour, materials, and trends.

Responsibilities

• Support Design and Product Development teams through the collection process.
• Assist with fabric selection, wash methods, trims, colourways and garment details.
• Conduct trend research and gather inspiration for new styles.
• Create and update design sketches, technical drawings and product documentation.
• Support sample reviews, fittings and follow-up on adjustments.
• Help with sample tracking and development timelines.
• Ensure products meet OLAF design vision, quality, and commercial requirements.
• Contribute to organisation and smooth operation of the OLAF Studio.

Skills

Team player

Organised

Detail oriented

Hands-on mentality

Education

Fashion Design / Fashion & Product Development

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for an Intern to join our Studio team in Amsterdam. As an intern, you will work closely with the Design and Product Development teams, supporting the development of our men's and women's collections across different seasons and product categories. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience throughout the process, from initial design concepts to final product development.

You will be:

• Supporting the Design and Product Development teams throughout the collection development process.
• Assisting with fabric selection, wash methods, trims, colourways and garment details.
• Conducting trend research and gathering inspiration to support the development of new styles and silhouettes.
• Creating and updating design sketches, technical drawings and product documentation.
• Supporting sample reviews, fittings and follow-up on product adjustments.
• Assisting with sample tracking and development timelines.
• Helping ensure that products meet OLAF's design vision, quality standards and commercial requirements.
• Contributing to the overall organisation and smooth operation of the OLAF Studio.

You:

• Are familiar with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; knowledge of Microsoft Office is a plus.
• Are proficient in making tech packs.
• Are currently studying Fashion Design, Fashion & Product Development or a related field.
• Have a strong interest in both the creative and technical aspects of fashion.
• Have a good understanding of garment construction, fabrics and fit, or are eager to develop this knowledge.
• Have a good eye for detail, colour, materials and current fashion trends.
• Are organised, proactive and comfortable working on multiple tasks.
• Are a team player with a hands-on mentality and a willingness to learn.
• Have a strong interest in the OLAF brand, its aesthetic and its customer.
• Are proficient in English and enjoy working in a fast-paced, growing fashion brand.
• Are comfortable to daily commute to our Amsterdam office

Still with us? Nice. We offer you the chance to work at a fast-growing fashion brand and a lot of learning and development, including daily nutritious lunch/snacks, weekly office drinks (we serve natural wine!).