Production & Sustainability Intern

R2 Amsterdam; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Monthly internship allowance

Transport cost reimbursement

Job summary

R2 Amsterdam is seeking a Production & Sustainability Intern to join our Amsterdam office for a 6-month internship starting January 2027. You will work closely with the Production Manager, gaining hands-on experience across production, buying, supplier coordination, and sustainability.

This role is ideal for someone organized and curious, eager to learn the operational side of fashion, with the chance to contribute to real projects and see a collection move from development to production.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Fashion, Business, Economics, Sustainable Fashion, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• A strong interest in fashion production, buying, sustainability, and the operational side of the industry.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Comfortable working with Excel and other digital tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently while also collaborating closely with others.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable taking initiative and getting involved in different areas of the role.
• Available full-time (40 hours per week) for a 6-month internship starting in January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support the Production Manager with day-to-day production and operational activities.
• Assist with production planning, timelines, documentation, and follow-up with suppliers and agents.
• Prepare and maintain production-related documents, including colour cards, product information, supplier requirements, and production manuals.
• Support communication and coordination with suppliers, agents, and internal teams.
• Assist with organising and structuring production workflows, processes, and timelines.
• Support buying and production activities throughout different stages of the collection.
• Contribute to sustainability-related projects, including research, documentation, supplier information, and process improvements.
• Help identify opportunities to improve the organisation and efficiency of production processes.
• Take ownership of smaller projects and support other areas of the business where relevant.

Skills

Fashion production

Sustainability

Organised

Excel

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Initiative

Proactive learning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Fashion

Bachelor's or Master's in Business

Bachelor's or Master's in Economics

Sustainable Fashion

Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you interested in fashion, sustainability, and the processes behind bringing a collection to life? Do you enjoy working hands-on, learning by doing, and taking initiative?

We are looking for a Production & Sustainability Intern to join our Amsterdam office for a 6-month internship starting in January 2027 .

Working closely with our Production Manager, you will gain practical experience across production, buying, supplier coordination, and sustainability. You will support different stages of the production process, contribute to ongoing projects, and gain insight into how a fashion collection moves from development through to production.

This internship is suited to someone who is organised, curious, detail-oriented, and eager to develop a broad understanding of fashion production and the operational side of a fashion brand.

Your Role

• Support the Production Manager with day-to-day production and operational activities.
• Assist with production planning, timelines, documentation, and follow-up with suppliers and agents.
• Prepare and maintain production-related documents, including colour cards, product information, supplier requirements, and production manuals.
• Support communication and coordination with suppliers, agents, and internal teams.
• Assist with organising and structuring production workflows, processes, and timelines.
• Support buying and production activities throughout different stages of the collection.
• Contribute to sustainability-related projects, including research, documentation, supplier information, and process improvements.
• Help identify opportunities to improve the organisation and efficiency of production processes.
• Take ownership of smaller projects and support other areas of the business where relevant.

What You'll Need

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Fashion, Business, Economics, Sustainable Fashion, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• A strong interest in fashion production, buying, sustainability, and the operational side of the industry.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Comfortable working with Excel and other digital tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently while also collaborating closely with others.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable taking initiative and getting involved in different areas of the role.
• Available full-time (40 hours per week) for a 6-month internship starting in January 2027 .

What We Offer

• A hands-on internship at a purpose-driven fashion brand based in Amsterdam.
• The opportunity to gain experience across production, buying, supplier coordination, and sustainability.
• Close collaboration and mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
• The opportunity to contribute to real projects and gain practical industry experience.
• Insight into the production process and the different stages involved in bringing a collection to life.
• A supportive working environment where initiative, curiosity, and continuous learning are valued.
• Employee discounts on R2 Amsterdam products.
• Monthly internship allowance and reimbursement of public transport costs.

Interested?

If you are excited to learn more about fashion production and sustainability and would like to gain hands-on experience at R2 Amsterdam, we would love to hear from you.