Product Developer Extracurricular Internship

Alessandra Rich is a luxury fashion brand founded in 2010, known for its sophisticated and feminine aesthetic. The brand has offices in London and Milan and produces its collections in Italy, maintaining a strong connection with the Italian tailoring tradition. The company is constantly expanding, offering opportunities in a creative and dynamic environment, perfect for those who want to grow in the world of high-end fashion.

• Interfaces with the Design Team to analyze and interpret product development requirements.
• Participates in prototype reviews with the Design Team ensuring product compliance with creative and commercial requirements and contributing to the defect analysis process.
• Monitors the availability of materials required for garment production and track the status of raw material deliveries.
• Manages reference sheets (DIBA), including model coding, components, color specifications, measurements and notes related to the various phases of design, development and production launch.
• Liaises with suppliers and external laboratories.
• Participates in fittings sessions for prototypes, samples and pilot garments overseeing the related photographic documentation.
• Enter finished garment orders and monitor their progress through to delivery to the warehouse.
• Support shipment management, handling the preparation, inspection and verification of garments (prototypes, samples and pilot garments) prior to shipment.

• Degree in Fashion Technology / Apparel or a related field.
• Proven experience within a Product Development department, gained in luxury fashion or textile-apparel companies.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• High level of accuracy, flexibility, excellent teamwork abilities, and a strong results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines and priorities.
• Solid understanding of the fashion product development cycle.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.