Purpose of the role
The Graduate Trainee will gain experience of the everyday running of a busy RTW design team in a fast-paced high end luxury design house. The Graduate Trainee provides support to the RTW team translating briefs into 3D pieces, making quick prototypes and preparing for presentations.
Responsibilities
* Receive work and briefs from the design team and translate these ideas into 3D pieces with strong and ambitious design propositions
* Researching inspiration for collections and developing unique and innovative shapes and energetic and emotional ideas from the brief
* Draping and pattern cutting to generate new and innovative shapes and volumes
* Producing quick, first 3D mock-ups to check fit and fabric
* Producing prototypes and finishing samples in a timely manner for presentations
* Amending patterns and altering garments as required
* Supporting to ensure the studio archive is maintained and organised
* General organisation of the department and support to the design team.
* Support with creating boards and preparing rails for key meetings
Qualifications, Skills, Experience Required
* MA/BA in design (MW or WW)
* Experience in a RTW design studio through work experience or previous internship
* Clear understanding of the Phoebe Philo Ltd identity with an aligned taste level
* Technical capability with ability to create mock-ups and work in 3D
* Intermediate pattern cutting and stitching skills
* Understanding of fabrics, their properties, their suitability for garments and ways in which they can be finished
* Collaborative team player with strong initiative
* High level of creativity and research skills
* Flexible, agile, resilient and adaptable to the changing needs and schedule of a design studio
* Collaborative, positive team player with strong initiative and a can-do attitude
* Strong organisational skills to support the team on what is required for key meetings
* Computer skills – proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator (+ InDesign)