Fashion Intern

NOTE: Before submitting your application, please ensure that you are based in Florence, Italy. This position is open exclusively to candidates who are already located in Florence.IMPORTANT: Applications from candidates residing in other cities or countries will not be considered. Florence, Italy · City Centre StudioWorkplace: Our private fashion studio in central FlorenceType: Part-time internship / flexible hoursSchedule: Part-time, with flexible days and hours depending on the role and availabilityABOUT ANTONINA POPPYAntonina Poppy is a Florence-based luxury fashion studio working across fashion design, couture, textiles, craftsmanship, and creative development. Based in a private studio in the centre of Florence, the house combines meticulous craftsmanship with contemporary design and artistic research, creating bespoke pieces, ready-to-wear collections, statement garments, and unique textile works. As a small and independent creative studio, we offer interns the opportunity to work closely with the designer and gain hands-on experience within the daily life of a fashion house.We are currently looking for motivated, creative and reliable interns to join our studio on a part-time and flexible basisacross several areas:DESIGN & FASHIONFashion Design & DevelopmentCouture Sewing & Garment Construction Pattern Making & DrapingTextile & Material DevelopmentCreative ResearchFor design and sewing positions, practical experience with sewing machines, pattern making, draping or garment construction is a strong advantage.PR, COMMUNICATION & MARKETINGPR & CommunicationsFashion MarketingSocial Media & Content CreationBrand DevelopmentCreative CommunicationsTHE ROLEDepending on your background and interests, you may assist with:Fashion and couture design developmentFabric, textile and material researchPattern making, draping and garment developmentSewing, garment construction and couture finishingFittings and alterationsMoodboards, visual research and creative conceptsPhotoshoots and content productionSocial media and digital contentPR and communicationsResearch into press, media, creatives and collaborationsMarketing and brand developmentPresentations and creative materialsExhibitions, events and special projectsGeneral day-to-day activities within the studioWe are particularly interested in people who enjoy working hands-on in a creative studio environment and are curious about seeing how ideas develop from initial research and concept through to the finished piece.We are looking for people who are:Creative, curious and visually drivenReliable, organized and detail-orientedProactive and willing to take initiativePassionate about fashion, art, design and contemporary cultureComfortable working in a small, intimate studio environmentWilling to learn and contribute across different areasAble to work independently while collaborating closely with the designerPART-TIME & FLEXIBLEThe internships are primarily part-time, making them suitable for students, recent graduates, or individuals looking to gain practical experience alongside their studies or other professional commitments.Days and hours can be discussed according to the needs of the studio and the intern's availability.The internships are on-site in our studio in the centre of Florence.HOW TO APPLYPlease send your CV and portfolio (where relevant) to:[email protected] include in your email:The department or position you are interested inYour availability and preferred datesPlease note: this is an on-site opportunity based in central Florence, Italy.