Wales Bonner and David Alaba Internship Programme
Wales Bonner and David Alaba are proud to launch the ‘Wales Bonner and David Alaba Internship Programme’, a paid internship scheme which will provide mentoring, experience and support to two graduates from a Black or Black mixed heritage background. The internship scheme in association with Mentoring Matters will see the two successful candidates complete 6-month internships at the Wales Bonner studio in London, working across their design, product, marketing and communications departments.
Design & Product Internship
The chosen candidate will work across our design, product development and production departments where they will learn about the full product lifecycle. Typical tasks will include design research, updating design and colour boards in the studio, organising raw materials, liaising with factories and suppliers, technical drawings, sample management, and updating various digital files.
- Applications Open: 19th September 2024
- Application deadline: 30th September 2024
- Final Interviews: 22nd October 2024
- Internship dates (6 months): Late October 2024 to April 2025
Marketing & Communications Internship
The chosen candidate will work in our communications department where they will learn about marketing and PR across the brand. Typical tasks will include design, brand and social media research, preparing decks and briefs, coordinating sample loans, event planning, and social media support.
- Applications Open: February 2025
- Internship dates (6 months): April 2025 to September 2025
Further details
Hours: Full Time - 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday
Location: Wales Bonner Studio, London N1, UK
Salary: London Living Wage - currently £13.15 per hour
Benefits
- Daily Vegetarian Lunch
- Mentorship from industry leaders
- Participation in Wales Bonner team activities and events
- Membership of the Mentoring Matters Alumni programme
Applicants must be
- Over 18 years of age
- From a Black or Black mixed heritage background
- Graduate with a relevant degree
- Have the legal right to work in the UK
- Available for the full duration of the internship
To complete the application form, you will need to submit the following via the link below:
1. A photograph of yourself
2. A PDF document (maximum size 10MB) containing:
- A short biography
- Answer to the question: why do you want to work for Wales Bonner?
- Examples of your work or a portfolio.
3. A copy of your CV
The internships are in accordance with UK law, where under the Equality act 2010, a positive action allows employers to promote opportunities to candidates from disadvantaged and under-represented groups in the recruitment process.
Wales Bonner welcomes applications from exceptional individuals from both within and outside of the fashion industry. We are seeking those eager to further our mission: To elevate the location of blackness within culture, infusing European luxury with an Afro-Atlantic spirit. You would join our small, diverse and dynamic team, working in an environment that fosters ambition and innovation with a progressive, start-up feel.
We are most interested in hearing from those who harmonise with and embody our brand values: who approach everything they do with a dedication to careful research, curiosity and a passion for knowledge; who have a profound appreciation for timeless elegance and beauty; who are guided by integrity; and who are committed to personal and professional development in all of its forms.
For all other careers enquiries please contact careers@walesbonner.net