Please note that only current university students who are required to complete an accredited placement year as part of their course are eligible for this placement opportunity.
Victoria Beckham Limited is a dynamic and innovative fashion brand specialising in high-quality knitwear. We combine traditional techniques with contemporary design, creating timeless pieces that embody both style and sustainability. We are looking for a passionate and creative individual to join our team as a Knitwear Intern. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fashion industry and work closely with experienced designers.
Location: Hammersmith, London
Placement: 6-12 month placement, with an anticipated start date of August 2026
Responsibilities:
As a Knitwear Intern, you will be:
- Making up style boards and development presentations
- Archiving physical swatches and prototypes into their relevant folders and boxes
- Supporting the developer to update all trackers for yarn, approved swatches and prototypes
- Keeping the knitwear area organised and tidy with clear labelling, and clearing at end of each day
- Supporting the Design team on research
- Organising development rails on a weekly basis
- Supporting on the set-up of the room for fittings and development meetings with all relevant components
- Supporting on data input on PLM and Zedonk
- Tracking press samples
- Supporting in measuring prototypes throughout development and for pre-production handover
- Responsible for taking notes during fittings and pre-production handover
- Recalling and prepping vintage pieces from archive
- Photograph & dismantle all past season boards
- Keeping equipment and stationery stocked
- Drawing and updating CADS
- Arranging shipments and keeping the tracker up to date
- Organising seasonal lab dips with mills
- Creating and updating FTS fabric headers throughout season
- Supporting with the update of the collection plan
- Tracking yarn orders, purchase orders and shipments
Skills:
- Knitwear/Textile Course and Knowledge of knitwear construction and yarns
- Hand and machine knit knowledge and crochet preferred
- Proficient sewing skills
- Proficient Pattern Cutting Skills
- Proficient Photoshop Skills
- Experience with mock-ups
- Confident with CADS
- Confident with Excel
- Excellent organisational skills with good attention to detail
- Must have a can-do attitude
- Team payer
Requirements:
- Must be in full time education
- Strong interest and passion for knitwear and fashion design.
- Basic knowledge of knitting techniques, both hand and machine knitting.
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD programs.
- Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for colour, texture, and pattern.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Creative, proactive, and eager to learn.
What We Offer:
- A hands-on learning experience in a creative and supportive environment.
- Mentorship from experienced designers in the knitwear industry.
- Exposure to the complete design process, from concept to production.
- Opportunities to contribute your ideas and creativity to real projects.
- A chance to build your portfolio with professional-grade work.