Design and Merchandising Intern
SGD800/Month
Internship · On-site
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Job Requirements
On-site
This job post is managed by
Leonard Cheong
Skills
Job description for Design and Merchandising Intern at Finix Wear
Key responsibilities:
- Assist the Creative Lead in creating an aligned aesthetic across products, fabrics, and colour
- Support the Creative Lead in reviewing assortment and implementing the necessary action points
- Ensure that Finix’s offering continues to drive the brand forward collection on collection and delivers quality and designs that are true to Finix’s DNA
- Ensure that packaging and presentation is in line with Finix’s band guidelines
- Show an astute awareness of current trends; use this knowledge to guide and support the Design Team
- Conduct research and produce sketches according to the timeline and the framework of Finix.
- Put together a detailed garment technical pack to fully translate the design concept/sketches
- Assist in product launches, campaigns, events, partnerships and other initiatives to help build the brand, drive sales, and increase engagement
- Support the Operations Team in setting up and executing e-commerce and retail operations (inventory planning, management, analysis and projection)
- Provide operational support in retail customer service and sales when needed
Product Development
- Source materials, fabrics, parts, and packaging
- Manage sampling process - liaising with the Sampling Team to ensure pre-production samples are right where it needs to be for production
- Liaise with the manufacturer to ensure final products are right where it needs to be - no cutting of corners, malpractices, quality checks, etc.
- Quality control and checks - making sure production is going the way it should and no unethical practices.
- Schedule manufacturing timeline and meeting those deadlines
- Estimated budgeting
Who you are:
- A passionate and curious team player who has an interest in the fashion industry, art, wellness, travel and music
- A keen eye for aesthetics and ability to deliver design integrity true to Finix’s DNA
- Demonstrates extensive technical knowledge and a great understanding of textiles and colour
- Technically trained in men’s and/or womenswear
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud programs, in particular Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate
- Able to handle fashion-related 3D software (e.g. Clo3D) - but not mandatory
- Possess a positive attitude and growth mindset; strong ability to work independently
- Good understanding of customers’ needs and the brand's aesthetic
About the company
Finix is a Singaporean athflow fashion label embracing diversity through its inclusive, [gender] fluid style and brand approach. Launched in 2020, the brand offers a fresh [Asian] perspective on contemporary athleisure, fusing elements of activewear, streetwear and loungewear for versatile urban living. At Finix, authenticity lies at the heart of the brand, empowering individuals across the world to live boldly and fearlessly true to themselves.
Rising to become one of the most popular and fast-growing fashion labels in Singapore, Finix has been widely featured in the press including The South China Morning Post, The Straits Times, Channel NewsAsia, Lianhe Zaobao, Tatler, The Peak, Honeycombers, Popspoken, Beauty Insider and Zula.
Find us at finixwear.com and at Design Orchard.
