Creative Business Internship: Design and Production Assistant at Nicholas Daley Ltd

Main Duties

Main activities will be:

• Assisting the design and production team with day-to-day studio tasks.
• Supporting tech packs, sample development, and organisation.
• Supporting design research, including fabric, colour and reference sourcing.
• Assisting with CAD preparation under the guidance of the design team.
• Helping coordinate production samples and timeline.

This role suits someone who is keen to gain hands-on studio experience. Strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and an interest in garment development and productions processes are essential.

About us

Nicholas Daley is a London‑based menswear brand founded by designer Nicholas Daley. The brand is known for its strong emphasis on heritage, craftsmanship, and cultural storytelling, with a particular focus on music, community, and identity. Collections combine contemporary design with traditional techniques, often working closely with specialist manufacturers in the UK and Europe. Nicholas Daley presents collections internationally and is stocked by leading global retailers. The studio operates as a small, hands‑on team, offering interns direct exposure to the design, development, and production processes behind a modern independent fashion label.

www.nicholasdaley.net

Instagram: @nicholas_daley

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.

The internship will offer the intern a structured, hands‑on learning experience within a design and production studio, providing insight into how a contemporary fashion brand operates from concept through to finished product.

The intern will be supported by the design and production team and will receive training, guidance, and regular feedback throughout the placement. The role is designed to build practical skills while developing a clear understanding of industry processes.

During the internship, the intern will learn about the design development and production workflow, including assisting with tech packs, sample development, fittings, and garment reviews. They will gain exposure to fabric and trim selection, garment construction, and how design decisions affect cost, lead times, and manufacturing.

The intern will also support production coordination, helping to track samples, understand timelines, and observe communication with manufacturers and suppliers. Through this, they will develop skills in organisation, attention to detail, problem‑solving, and professional communication.

Working closely within the studio environment allows the intern to ask questions, observe processes firsthand, and gradually take on more responsibility as their confidence grows. Overall, the internship provides a supportive, learning‑focused experience that prepares the intern for a future career in fashion design and production.

Disability Confident Employer

We can confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1-3) who can welcome a wide-range of disabled applicants within our level of training.

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.