Design & Material Intern
Key facts
What you bring
You need a degree in Fashion Design or Textile Engineering. Strong understanding of materials and design processes. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator. You must be graduating after November 1st, 2026 OR you must have a student status as of February 1st, 2027. You must hold EU or EEA (European Economic Area) citizenship. Creative, proactive, and open-minded, with the ability to take initiative. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, working effectively within cross functional teams. Highly organized, adaptable, and able to meet deadlines in fast-paced environments. A keen interest in design, materials innovation, sustainability, outdoor and performance products, and emerging consumer trends. You are fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Your tasks
Support material and trim development for new products. Conduct research on trends and consumer preferences. Collaborate with designers to create design assets and documentation. Support trend, consumer, and competitor research to identify emerging design, material, and color opportunities. Assist in the creation of design assets, including sketches, technical packs, color-ups, style overviews, and presentation materials using Adobe Illustrator. Support the exploration and sourcing of fabrics, trims, organization/maintenance of archive & PLM as well as design details relevant to assigned product categories. Maintain and update design documentation, sketches, color-ups, seasonal product information and product configuration system in FLEX and DASH throughout the development process. Collaborate closely with Designers, Material Specialist, cross-functional partners and headquarters in Denver to support day-to-day product creation activities.
What they offer
At the end of the internship period, you can expect to have a clear understanding of how a seasonal product collection is created, from initial inspiration and development through to product execution. The role of materials, trims, color, and storytelling in product design, and how these elements come together to create compelling consumer experiences. Industry-standard design tools and processes, including sketching, technical pack creation, colour-ups, and presentation development using Adobe Illustrator, learning test methods for fabrics and trims. How cross-functional teams collaborate throughout the product creation lifecycle, working closely with Design, Materials, Development and Merchandising teams. Trend, consumer, and competitor research methodologies, and how insights are translated into innovative product solutions. Best practices for managing design workflows and maintaining product information, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail throughout the season. The North Face design philosophy and approach to innovation, sustainability, and performance-driven product creation. The VF EMEA Internship Program is a 12-month journey designed to develop and empower emerging talents at the start of their careers. Dedicated skill-building workshops & internal consulting group project. One day of work in-store gaining real insights about our brands. Networking opportunities with peers and senior leadership. Hybrid working policy. 50% discount on VF brands. On site gym, offering health and well-being initiatives. Subsidized canteen, as well as break out areas offering complimentary drinks. Shuttle bus to the office or discount on public transport, depending on your location. Free to Be, Inclusion & Belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity.