Internship Design

Hunkem; Hilversum; On-site; EUR 5,000 - 5,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship program (BIIR)

Assigned Buddy

Internship Allowance 450€ gross/month

Travel Allowance up to 23€/day

Staff discount 25%

Company laptop

Townhalls and drinks

Job summary

Hunkemöller offers a leading internship in retail where you support designers through the collection development process, from trend briefs to final products in stores. You will prepare detailed technical drawings in Illustrator and develop color cards while contributing to daily department tasks in a fast-paced fashion environment.

Enrollment is for an internship of five months starting February 2027. An assigned buddy, a €450 gross monthly allowance (plus travel up to €23/day), 25% staff

Qualifications

• Currently studying Design at your university or school.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written). Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop; InDesign preferred.
• Proficiency with AI tools is a plus.
• Strong eye for color and print, creative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist designers in developing collections.
• Understand development of a collection from trend to final products in stores.
• Prepare detailed technical drawings in Illustrator.
• Develop color cards.
• Assist with daily department tasks to keep things running smoothly.

Skills

English fluency

Color/print sense

Creative thinking

Team support

Education

Design studies (HBO/Bachelors/Masters)

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

AI tools

Job description

What will you do?

• Support and assist the designers in the development of the collections
• Understand the overall development of a collection; from trend presentation to the final products in stores
• Preparation of detailed technical drawings in Illustrator
• Development of color cards
• Assisting with the daily tasks of the department to make sure everything runs smoothly
• Paid placement

About you!

• You’re currently studying Design (HBO/Bachelors/Masters) for example at AMFI, Artemis, HTW Hamburg, UDK Berlin, De Montfort university or similar
• You’re fluent in English - speaking and writing - and have working experience of Illustrator, Photoshop and ideally In Design
• Proficiency with AI tools is a plus
• You have a good eye for color and print. You love fashion and are highly creative
• You’re happy to help the team, however you can and can stay stress-free whilst working to deadlines
• In addition to your CV, please ensure you upload your portfolio

What do we offer you?

• The Best Internship in Retail (BIIR): Be a part of an exceptional internship program with 50 other fellow interns, filled with diverse learning opportunities such as Personal Branding and Business Innovation & Presenting trainings, the CEO & CFO Q&A, a Dragons’ Den, and so much more!

• An Assigned Buddy: Personal coaching from your buddy to discover your potential, guide your growth and build your network, within an empowering, playful and inclusive work environment.

• Internship Allowance: 450€ per month (gross) with 8+ holiday days (based on 40h/week).

• Travel Allowance: Max. €23 per day (based on your travel distance), if you are not eligible for the free Student OV Chipcard.

• Additional Benefits: Access to 25% staff discount and a company laptop. Also, company gatherings like Townhalls and drinks.

Eligibility Criteria

For this internship, you need to be available for 5 months starting in February 2027. Please note that your application will only be considered if you are enrolled at a school or university for the full duration of the internship. Additionally, to comply with Dutch law, one of the following must apply:

• You are an EU citizen,

• You are on a Family/Partner visa, or

• You are a non-EU student studying in the Netherlands, and you meet at least one of the following requirements: (1) The internship is a mandatory part of your curriculum, OR (2) your university is willing to sign a third-party agreement (Nuffic Agreement).

* Please be aware that not all our potential entry‑level positions will meet the minimum salary required by the IND for sponsorship by Hunkemöller. Please refer to this website for more information: Required amounts income requirements | IND

After our team has reviewed your application, please be aware that you will be sent a link for a gamified personality assessment to your application email. Completing this assessment is essential to move forward with your candidacy, so please do not forget to check your email and spam folder in the meantime.

Hunkemöller’s "Best Internship in Retail" is not just a chance to add a few lines to your CV or to complete a study module from school or university. It’s an opportunity to kick‑start your future career, as you will be joining the leading lingerie brand in Europe. As a company that cares about employee development, we’re committed to our people and creating true brand ambassadors.

Through our 'Together Tomorrow' initiative, we're focused on sustainability, diversity, and ethical practices. Whether in stores or at our HQ, you can be part of driving change and helping us achieve our ambitious goals!

"Creating moments that matter, together".

Ready to be part of our team? We look forward to your application!