Studio Intern

About RENATA BRENHA

RENATA BRENHA stands as a Latin American female voice in ready‑to‑wear fashion, researching artisanal techniques and intuitive methods to regain the human aspect in design, with the largely mixed Latin American culture defining both the brand aesthetics and its approach.

Brenha’s textiles are mainly developed in-house, through artisanal techniques and carefully chosen materials that would otherwise be considered as waste. The label has the aspiration to push methods and craftsmanship to develop a new creative practice able to face the collective challenges of our times.

Renata Brenha is an artist in residence at the Sarabande foundation established by Lee Alexander McQueen, allowing our team to be part of a very exciting community of rising artists and designers.

Period:
Immediately (Minimum 3 months contract)

Weekly hours:
Monday to Thursday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Candidates MUST PROVIDE PORTFOLIO alongside CV apon application

The role will include working as part of an exciting studio team, developing research, designs, supporting fittings and photoshoots. You will be encouraged and trained on different industry areas of translating design to technical garment realisation. You will go through all industry design pathways from development to production; assisting with specs, pattern cutting, textile making and production. In terms of studio management skills, you will understand the dynamics involved with all areas of the studio responsibilities and gain a strong understanding of the inner workings of a luxury brand by working closely with the Studio Manager and having contact with the Creative Director.

Responsibilities involve:

• Design: support the studio manager on research, toile making and textile experimentation/handcraft techniques
• Textiles & trimmings: experimentation and help on sourcing new materials and new ideas on upcycling
• Sample making: support machinist with cutting, pattern cutters with toiling and fittings, studio manager with tech packs
• Stylist: support on garment collections and returns
• Photoshoots: support on all tasks involved in planning and realisation on the day
• Developing label and new packaging ideas according to the new products
• Costings: support on cutting layout plans
• Factories: support production manager on preparing packages for factories to start production
• Packaging: help the team on packing production and shipping boxes
• Studio: keeping the studio and supplies organised
• Flexibility to working on other duties and areas as required
• Working as part of a team and on own initiative

• A current Fashion College/University BA/MA fashion or textiles student
• Knowledge of garment construction and pattern techniques
• A dedicated, professional, reliable, dynamic, and keen to learn attitude
• Have good communication skills in English
• Strong sensibility for design aesthetics, and eye for detail
• Keen interest in technical to hand‑craft skills
• Passionate about upcycling and sustainable materials and processes
• Strong initiative and organisational skillset and time management
• Adobe (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Pleasant attitude and self‑motivated