Product Development Assistant Intern
Pays :
France
Région : Île-de-France
Département : Département de Paris
Ville : PARIS
Catégorie : Production - Qualité
Type de contrat : Stage
Type d'emploi : Plein temps
Expériences : Etudiant
Présentation de l'entreprise - KENT & CURWEN
The brand first opened its doors in London, in 1926. It began as a maker of club and college ties for Oxford and Cambridge universities, helping to fashion a classic ideal of British collegiate style. Before long, the brand was creating sports kits for rowers at Henley, rugby players at Eton, and cricketers just about everywhere. It made clothing for students and royals, boxing clubs and banks alike.
The world caught on. KENT&CURWEN became the official outfitter of the Hollywood Cricket Club, (which included actors Errol Flynn and Boris Karloff as members), and was favoured by the British royal family throughout the 20th Century. Diana, Princess of Wales – who used clothing to define her own sense of British style – was a customer.
Today, under its Chief Creative Officer Daniel Kearns, KENT&CURWEN stands for a modern, playful, and expressive version of Britishness: tailoring, sportswear, and fashion, brought together in unexpected combinations. The Three Lions emblem, which was inspired by the Kent family crest, is the brand’s most recognisable symbol, universally associated with British sports.
Eric Kent and Dorothy Curwen founded the brand together as a creative partnership. In that spirit, today’s iteration of the brand is a genderless wardrobe, intended to be shared and borrowed: a very British kind of tradition.
Description du poste
Management of Fabrics, Trims, and Samples
- Organizing fabric and trim materials with suppliers
- Sorting, classifying, and archiving materials for easy and quick access
- Assisting in the preparation and dispatch of development materials (fabrics, colors, trims) to manufacturers
- Managing samples for prototypes and fittings
- Archiving materials and overseeing the destruction of unused items at the end of the collection
Tracking Collection Tools and Product Development
- Supporting the design team in translating ideas into finished products
- Monitoring and overseeing the development process from prototypes to final validation
- Updating collection boards, material racks, and tracking tools daily
- Labeling and organizing fabric and trim swatches for integration into tracking systems
- Coordinating collection racks before work sessions and internal meetings
- Assisting with the preparation and organization of collections for the annual London fashion show (garment management, accessories, and logistics)
Supplier Relations
- Daily collaboration with suppliers: price requests, technical sheets, samples, and certifications
- Following up with suppliers to ensure material traceability (certificates of origin, technical documentation)
- Coordinating dyeing and finishing processes for secondary fabrics and linings with specialized partners
Profil recherché
- Currently enrolled in a textile design school, IFM (product development), or business school with a specialization in luxury/fashion
- Knowledge and sensitivity to textiles, ready-to-wear (Men’s and Women’s), and runway collections
- A keen interest in research and innovation in the textile industry
- Proficiency in Excel is essential; skills in Photoshop and Illustrator are a plus
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to anticipate and prioritize effectively
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with suppliers, the studio, and manufacturers
- Proficiency in English (mandatory). Italian is a plus