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 Studio

Workplace: Our private fashion studio in central Florence

Type: Part-time internship / flexible hours

Schedule: Part-time, with flexible days and hours depending on the role and availability

ABOUT ANTONINA POPPY

Antonina 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 basis across several areas:

DESIGN & FASHION

• Fashion Design & Development
• Couture Sewing & Garment Construction
• Pattern Making & Draping
• Textile & Material Development
• Creative Research

For design and sewing positions, practical experience with sewing machines , pattern making, draping or garment construction is a strong advantage.

PR, COMMUNICATION & MARKETING

• PR & Communications
• Fashion Marketing
• Social Media & Content Creation
• Brand Development
• Creative Communications

THE ROLE

Depending on your background and interests, you may assist with:

• Fashion and couture design development
• Fabric, textile and material research
• Pattern making, draping and garment development
• Sewing, garment construction and couture finishing
• Fittings and alterations
• Moodboards, visual research and creative concepts
• Photoshoots and content production
• Social media and digital content
• PR and communications
• Research into press, media, creatives and collaborations
• Marketing and brand development
• Presentations and creative materials
• Exhibitions, events and special projects
• General day-to-day activities within the studio

We 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 driven
• Reliable, organized and detail-oriented
• Proactive and willing to take initiative
• Passionate about fashion, art, design and contemporary culture
• Comfortable working in a small, intimate studio environment
• Willing to learn and contribute across different areas
• Able to work independently while collaborating closely with the designer

PART-TIME & FLEXIBLE

• The 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 APPLY

• Please send your CV and portfolio (where relevant) to:

Please include in your email:

1. The department or position you are interested in
2. Your availability and preferred dates

Please note: this is an on-site opportunity based in central Florence, Italy.