Intern: Technical Product Developer (Fashion & Leather)

Dante6; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 4,464 - 8,928; Full time

Job summary

A fashion brand in Rotterdam is seeking an Intern Technical Product Developer to assist in product development and design. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of garment specifications and a strong attention to detail. This internship lasts 3-5 months and requires good English communication skills. Interested candidates should apply via email with their resume and motivation letter.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of garment specifications, fabrics, fitting and patterns.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in fitting sessions for monthly capsules.
• Check and assess all samples for desired production quality.
• Confirm care instructions for samples and production orders.

Skills

Knowledge of paper patterns

Technical experience in garment development

Textile knowledge

Attention to detail

Team player

Good writing and verbal skills in English

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Illustrator

Job description

‘The world of Dante6 is built upon inclusive and empowering friendships between women. The best kind of friendships are fierce female friendships. Where you strongly believe in each other, defend each other and think the other deserves the world.’

Dante6 is a Dutch, Rotterdam based and founded womenswear brand. Over the past two years, Dante6 has transformed into a full collection label operating in 18 countries and represented in 140 multi-brand stores in the Netherlands.

Run by a team of experienced and dedicated people, Dante6 believes in the power of community. They build upon a tight network of customers, influencers, local heroes, partners and suppliers. Their mission is to create a world in which every woman can identify with one of the 6 styles within the complete lifestyle collection.

Your part in our mission:

As an Intern Technical Product Developer, you’re a fulltime assistant within the team of design and product development. A team of creative, diverse personalities, backgrounds and expertise’s. A talented team from different ages and corners of the world, a team of experts that ensures that all team members feel inspired and have the freedom and flourish beyond. In a happy workspace you’ll assist the Product Developer.

Responsibilities:

● Assist for the fitting sessions of our monthly capsules'

● Checking and assessing all samples and communicating comments in order to ensure the desired production quality;

● Re-measure and checking samples in all kinds of processes and communicate comments to suppliers

● Assist in track and follow up on pending prototypes and pre-production approval to ensure on-time delivery;

● Conduct a transparent and efficient administration of the above activities;

● Confirm care instructions for all our sample and production orders;

● Assist in track and follow up on pending prototypes and pre-production approval to ensure on-time delivery;

● Assist with quality control and ensuring client happiness;

● Work with the team on all aspects of our developments.

Skills And Experiences:

● Knowledge of paper patterns, cutting and garment manufacturing;

● Technical experience in development and fitting of leather -, woven- and knitted women’s garments;

● Textile knowledge is a must;

● Knowledge of garment specifications, fabrics, fitting and patterns;

● You are accurate (eye for detail) and a go-getter with a “hands on” mentality;

● Loves working with tight deadlines;

● Team player with strong work ethic;

● Good writing skills and verbal skills in English;

● You are a problem solver and a multi-tasker who is in control of priorities;

● Good skills in Word, Excel and Outlook;

● Illustrator is a pre.

When:

We are looking for interns for a period of 3-5 months on an ongoing basis.

Do you recognize yourself as our ideal candidate? We would love to invite you over for a chat. Please send an email with your resume and motivation letter to [e-mail].