Fashion
Calcutta, India
September 2018
1-4 months
About the host organisation
This ethical fashion brand is one of the few organisations of its kind in the world that is Fair Trade USA and GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified, as well as being the only PETA approved menswear brand in the world. Based out of Kolkata and New York, this fashion brand takes pride in the Make in India movement and sustainable fashion. Now venturing into the production and distribution of ethical womenswear, bags and other creative fields, such as homeware, the organisation is looking to expand its target market and it’s reach throughout the world.
The organisation’s ethos is centred on creativity and free movement and therefore seek talented individuals who want to explore creative work in a broad sense.
About the internship
As the Fashion Design intern, you would be expected to brainstorm ideas on designs and collections which would include developing new products and following their cycle from inception to distribution. You will be an integral part of the development stages of the products with prospective involvement in factory visits, sampling and vendor visits to assess and maintain product quality.
What you will gain?
During your internship, you will gain a thorough insight into the many facets of working in a fashion brand. In addition to being positively challenged in an Eastern work culture environment, you will gain valuable, hands-on work experience; developing products from the idea to distribution stage, monitoring production, sampling and experiencing vendor negotiation. You will learn from experienced, passionate, inspirational people from a diverse set of backgrounds. Above all, you will be a part of an experienced, motivated team who are more than happy to support you in all aspects during your time living and interning in Kolkata.
What we are looking for?
For this internship, we are looking for a penultimate or final year student or a graduate who must meet the following requirements:
- Currently studying for/ have completed a design related degree
- Experience in or understanding of the requirements of product development
- A keen interest in fashion
- Good attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and proactive worker
Your internship location
Interning with Pave allows you to participate in one of the fastest growing and most dynamic economies in the world, India! India is the second most populous country, the world’s largest democracy and a rapidly emerging economy primed for even further growth. Immense opportunity for professional development awaits you as companies seek to expand into new markets, strengthen their communications strategies and scale their businesses.
Kolkata
Kolkata (Calcutta) is India’s second biggest city and locally known as India’s intellectual and cultural capital. It boasts dynamic new-town suburbs with grand shopping malls whilst retaining the traditional colonial-era architecture, horse racetracks and some of India’s finest golf courses. The former capital of British India is regarded as the friendlier of the metropolises and is the ideal place to experience the mild, fruity tang of Bengali cuisine.
Internship Dates
| Internship Month | Programme Start | 1-Month End Date | 2-Month End Date | 3-Month End Date | 4-Month End Date | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2018 | 01 September 2018 | October 01, 2018 | November 01, 2018 | December 01, 2018 | January 01, 2019 | CLOSED |
| October 2018 | 01 October 2018 | November 01, 2018 | December 01, 2018 | January 01, 2019 | February 01, 2019 | CLOSED |
| March 2019 | 01 March 2019 | April 01, 2019 | May 01, 2019 | June 01, 2019 | July 01, 2019 | CLOSED |
| April 2019 | 01 April 2019 | May 01, 2019 | June 01, 2019 | July 01, 2019 | August 01, 2019 | CLOSED |
| May 2019 | 01 May 2019 | June 01, 2019 | July 01, 2019 | August 01, 2019 | September 01, 2019 | CLOSED |
| June 2019 | 01 June 2019 | July 01, 2019 | August 01, 2019 | September 01, 2019 | October 01, 2019 | CLOSED |
| July 2019 | 01 July 2019 | August 01, 2019 | September 01, 2019 | October 01, 2019 | November 01, 2019 | CLOSED |
| August 2019 | 01 August 2019 | September 01, 2019 | October 01, 2019 | November 01, 2019 | December 01, 2019 | CLOSED |
| September 2019 | 01 September 2019 | October 01, 2019 | November 01, 2019 | December 01, 2019 | January 01, 2020 | CLOSED |
| October 2019 | 01 October 2019 | November 01, 2019 | December 01, 2019 | January 01, 2020 | February 01, 2020 | CLOSED |
| November 2019 | 01 November 2019 | December 01, 2019 | January 01, 2020 | February 01, 2020 | March 01, 2020 | CLOSED |
| December 2019 | 01 December 2019 | January 01, 2020 | February 01, 2020 | March 01, 2020 | April 01, 2020 | CLOSED |
What is included?
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The Pave team works hard to build partnerships with the best companies in India to ensure you have a rewarding internship experience. We have a careful selection process upon which we judge companies. This helps you rest assured that you will be placed at a trusted company, established and respected within their field. A Pave internship program maximises your capacity to develop professional skills in your sector through your assigned work. From immersing yourself with a practical experience and taking on responsibilities, you will gain a sense of profound satisfaction knowing that you are adding real value to your organisation. Having the experience of working internationally in varied professional environments allows you to set yourself apart from your peers when entering the job market. An internship with Pave is a comprehensive package taking away further costs and hassle.
ACCOMMODATION
To give you a true feel for what it is like living in an international professional environment on your internship, we arrange for you to stay in clean, comfortable and modern serviced apartments or hotels with fellow Pave interns whenever possible. Living with other interns allows you to make new friends and interact with each other in your free time from dinner plans to exploring the city. Your hotel apartment is allocated by gender and is comprised of two to three private bedrooms, bathroom, spacious communal living room and kitchen.
TRAVEL & VISA SUPPORT
Travel Support Taking on board that your time and money is precious, our team can assist you with finding the best deals on return flights to India. Visa Support In order to intern in India you must have the correct type of visa. Based on our experience, this can be a tricky and somewhat lengthy procedure so we simplify it by processing the visa application on your behalf. We gather the relevant information from you via a simple form, organise the paperwork and process your application with the Indian authorities. We have a system in place that ensures your visa is processed with efficiency.
ARRIVAL AND INDUCTION
Arriving in India is exciting. With the added thrill of starting your journey, we want you to have the best welcome possible. Arrival When you land in India there will be an airport transfer waiting to take you directly to your accommodation. On arrival at your accommodation site, you are given your welcome packs, which include maps, information about your internship provider, information on local amenities and sights, an induction training pack and a local SIM card. Please ensure you take an unlocked Android or Apple phone to India so it can support the local SIM card you will be supplied with for the duration of your internship. We recommend an Android or Apple smartphone that supports apps such as Uber, Google Maps, Ola and so on. Induction The Pave team runs a full day induction workshop in India prior to your internship that we believe to be vital for an intern to settle in quickly. Here, you are given comprehensive training from our experienced team about your new city: from local knowledge and the hotspots to business etiquettes and cultural training.
COMMUTE ON FIRST DAY
On your first day at work we escort you from your accommodation to your respective workplace. In your welcome pack, we provide detailed information about traveling around your interning city so you are familiar before arriving into India. Once in India, your programme co-ordinator on the ground will show you how to use the local system of transportation to travel in and around your interning city. Traveling around India is a thrilling experience and past interns try the variety of public transport available in India. We encourage you to do the same and in no time, you will find your preferred method of commuting on a day-to-day basis.
24/7 SAFETY, SECURITY & SUPPORT
It is our priority to ensure you have a rewarding and safe internship in India. In doing so, please know you can contact us any time (24 hours-a-day) for any assistance or advice. We are here to give you all the support you need and happy for you to update us on how things are going. The welcome packs we provide are full of useful information including, a comprehensive list of restaurants, shops and some Hindi "survival phrases" to get you started.
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS
We know that on the weekends and in your free time you will be keen to get out and explore your city and everything India has to offer. We organise an exciting range of social and cultural events that showcase the sights, smells and delicacies that India's rich culture has to offer. Depending on your location, and the season, we put on events such as visits to national sightseeing attractions, trips to India's famous golden sandy beaches, boat rides through scenic lakes, outings to traditional dance and music shows, and visits to some of the largest water theme parks and national parks in India. We also host a banquet that allows you to come together and enjoy a traditional Indian feast.
ALUMNI COMMUNITY
Your Pave journey does not stop at the end of your internship. You are automatically entitled to become part of the Pave alumni community. As part of this community, you have access to exclusive networking events, alumni functions and other social events all focused on creating a platform to build relationships and networks to help you on your pathway. We are committed to growing the Pave alumni community so that in years to come you will become the inspiration for future Pavers. To find out about upcoming events please check out our Facebook page, Twitter account and LinkedIn.
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Funding
We offer scholarships to successful applicants with a clear financial need and those that are passionate about developing their personal and professional skills through our internships in India. The value of a scholarship is worth either a partially or fully funded internship in India.
Scholarship applications involve the following:
- Scholarship application form
- Personal essay
To apply for a scholarship, please get in touch at [email protected]
To apply for a scholarship you must:
- Have accepted a Pave internship
- Demonstrate a financial need
- Have not previously applied for a scholarship
- Be able to demonstrate academic potential, and comply with our three core competency areas; and
- Be a UK national or national of any other country who is studying in the UK
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