What is the role
We have an exciting opportunity for students studying a relevant Fashion degree to join us for a placement year starting July 2026 for one year. The role will be varied with the opportunity to experience a busy, growing, fashion retail head office. The role will support the department with effective management of the department administration and gain a knowledge, understanding and first-hand experience to help put theory into practice.
Current placement opportunities will suit individuals interested in the following areas:
* Buying
* Merchandising
* Garment Technology
* Print Design
What you will do
Buying
* Communicate with suppliers and internal departments effectively
* Ensure all samples are correctly presented, stored and ordered in accordance with departmental procedures, on a day to day basis and for all relevant meetings
* Maintain all administration documentation procedures accurately in line with Critical Path requirements
* Collate and distribute the post and parcels for the Buying team daily
* Contribute towards the input of all meeting preparation including Monday Trade & Product Sign Offs
Merchandising
* Assist the team in inputting orders into the central data base as they are raised
* Set up new order codes
* Create ratios for new orders after reviewing sales history
* Review weekly Line Print making suggestions for stock movements and reordering opportunities in reaction to performance
* Assist with Flow Line monitoring to ensure that we are never out of stock on these volume selling styles
* Preparation of data and information for Range building meetings
* Critical path monitoring and updating
* Inputting Markdowns and POS promotions onto the tills & the website
Garment Technology
* Support the Garment Technology team in producing an accurate sample development process to ensure on time delivery and a commercial range.
* Understand and contribute towards brand and product handwriting, review competitor activity (retail & online) and visit stores.
* Work to the company critical path to ensure deadlines are met.
* Work with Garment Technology team to take joint responsibility for fit and quality, ensuring samples and workbooks are prepared for weekly fit sessions.
* Manage the workbook for each product, ensuring garments are measured accurately and in the same way the suppliers are measuring.
* Review fit samples to ensure they are fit for production and work closely with suppliers to solve any potential problems that could affect delivery.
* Ensure fabric and components performs satisfactorily and pass required tests.
* Organise wearer trials on new products where necessary.
* Grade garments to fit all sizes and approve to production.
* Assist with the QC process. Preparing workbooks prior to delivery ready for Warehouse QC checking.
* Communicate clearly to Buying/Garment Tech, Merchandising and Warehouse QC team in a timely manner and potential quality issues.
Print Design
* Analysis of 3rd party trend information including a monthly online comp shop.
* Contribute and support with administrative tasks, including recolouring existing prints, helping with art working / tech files for prints.
* Responsible for designing in house print artwork, creating both placement and all over print designs in conjunction with the Print designer
* Creating print design in repeat, scale and with Pantone colour references
* Amending purchased or supply base prints to fit into Yours trends and colour palettes
* Ability to working to a given design brief by the Buying team
* Able to work at a fast-pace and adapt to change
* Liaise with other team members to ensure effective communication.
* Take responsibility for personal development and actively seek opportunities for improvement
* Managing workload and prioritising projects
* Think creatively to produce new ideas and concepts
What you will bring
* A passion for fashion particularly in the nonstandard sizing market
* Good communication skills both verbal and written
* The ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
* Good time management & organisational skills
* A self-motivated and proactive approach to completing given tasks
* A willingness to learn & the ability to work under pressure
* Good attention to detail
* A commercial outlook and a keen business sense
* A proven record of good attendance & flexibility
* The ability to adapt to frequent change in a high pressure environment
* Commitment to behaving with integrity and professionalism at all times
* A proven history of taking personal responsibility & accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations and ensuring safety and quality are never compromised.