Design Intern (Womenswear)
Salary
£27,000 per annum
Hours
39 hours a week
Closing Date
30 January 2026
Internship Length
6 months
Internship Location
London
Supervisor Job Title
Talent Acquisition Partner
Main Duties
Job Description
As a Design Intern at COS, you will collaborate closely with our dynamic design team, contributing to the evolution of our brand aesthetics. Your role involves researching current trends, generating innovative ideas suitable for COS aesthetics, and translating them into clear and detailed technical sketches. In addition, you will provide valuable support in the creation of design boards, playing a key part in the overall design process.
Please be considerate in your application choice and only apply to the internship opportunity that best suits your skill set and desired career path.
What you will do:
- Design research thoroughly for ideas and elevated details, and suggest new ideas suitable for the COS aesthetics.
- Support in creating design boards that show the designers’ direction and vision.
- Work creatively with the design team. Drape on the mannequin, customize garments, and stitch toiles.
- Produce clear and detailed technical sketches using Adobe Illustrator and update as needed.
- Update the collection overviews and assist with color ups.
- Photograph and log any research or inspiration samples bought.Qualifications
Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act.
In addition to our values for this role we are also looking for:
- Fashion design degree/qualification specialising in knitwear is desired.
- Proficiency in technical drawings using Adobe Creative suite (especially Illustrator and Photoshop)
- A team player with a positive, can do attitude.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- A high level of awareness of current trends.
- Confident at sewing detailed samples.
What will the internship offer the student and what will they learn while they are with you? E.g. skills they could learn/develop and experience they could gain.
Your learning outcomes:
- Gain an understanding of the design and product development process from concept to final production.
- Develop technical knowledge across multiple product categories: Wovens, Knitwear, and Jersey.
- Learn about fabric development, including composition, sustainability, and price.
- Learn how to champion sustainability and uphold high-quality standards.
- Experience how to collaborate with wider teams (Pattern and Buying)
Please kindly note that in order for us to consider your application, you will need to include a portfolio or examples of your work most suited to the COS design aesthetic.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.