Why Choose Matalan? Find Your Spark with us!
Kickstart Your Career in Fashion Design!
Why Apply for Our 12-Month Design Placement?
Our 12-month Design Placement gives university students like you the chance to work with our innovative Design team. You’ll help develop comprehensive ranges that are trend-driven while delivering exceptional quality and value to our customers.
* Real Experience: Collaborate with talented Product teams, using CAD software to design and develop product ranges that reflect current market trends and our core customer base.
* Make an Impact: Your creativity counts! Contribute to design briefing packs, surface patterns, and art workflows while engaging in meaningful discussions that influence future collections.
* Career Growth: Enjoy tailored training and support in a fast-paced environment, along with valuable opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and networking in the fashion industry.
* Dynamic Environment: Experience a fun, challenging workplace where creativity thrives, and every day brings new and exciting challenges!
Interested or have any questions? Reach out to us at studentplacementapplications@matalan.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help.
Join us at Matalan and turn your passion for design into a fulfilling career. Apply now!
Role & Benefits: Discover Your Future at Matalan!
Unlock a world of opportunity as a Design Placement Student with Matalan! Join our vibrant fashion retail team and take the first step towards a rewarding career. Here’s what you can expect:
Your Role:
* Hands-On Experience: Work alongside our talented Design team, gaining insight into the complete design process from concept to final product, developing your creative skills in a real-world environment.
* Creative Collaboration: Collaborate with Product teams to produce design packs and artwork, utilizing CAD software to create surface patterns and designs that align with current trends and Matalan’s customer preferences.
* Market Insights: Conduct benchmarking and competitor analysis to identify trends and missed opportunities, allowing you to contribute valuable insights that shape our product offerings.
Why Choose Matalan? Here Are the Benefits!
* 25 Days of Holiday
* 20% Colleague Discount
* Dedicated Training Program: Receive tailored training to help you grow and succeed in your design career.
What we’re looking for!
We’re on the lookout for amazing candidates to join our Design team! Here’s what we’re hoping to find:
* A 2nd-year student, ideally studying Fashion, Textile, Surface Pattern Design, or any related field that requires a 12-month placement starting July 2026.
* Retail work experience would be advantageous, but it’s not essential.
* Ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of communicating clearly at all levels.
* Self-motivated and committed to continuously developing your design skills.
* Knowledge and experience of Adobe Software (especially Illustrator and Photoshop) and a good understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
At Matalan, diversity is incredibly important to us. We celebrate every background and don’t discriminate based on race, religion, gender, or any other personal characteristics. We’re committed to equal opportunities and encourage everyone to apply, no matter where you’re from.
We want to support you in doing your best throughout the application process and beyond, so if you need any adjustments to help you shine, just let us know!
Ready to Make Your Mark in Fashion Design? Let’s Do This!
NOTE: If we receive a lot of applications, we may close the post early, so don’t wait—apply ASAP!
Have any questions - reach out to us at studentplacementapplications@matalan.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help.