Job description
Main description:

We are PASSIONATE. We are AMBITIOUS. We are COMMITTED. We are AYBL.

Ranked the number one fastest-growing private company in The Sunday Times 100 2022, AYBL has quickly become one of the most iconic women’s activewear brands worldwide since launching in the UK in 2018. With a mission to unite women through their love for fitness, we are dedicated to providing high quality, affordable activewear which seamlessly combines comfort, confidence and style. From this, our ethos “AYBL to believe, AYBL to achieve” was born.

Built on ambition, we only strive to be the very best. This means we want people who are equally ambitious, know when to take risks and consider themselves the best in their field.

As a brand, we pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion. That means all opportunities are equal opportunities. We value skills, we value individuality and above all, we value passion. Therefore, we will not tolerate discrimination of any sort.

The opportunities right now are limitless. We are looking to hire genuine people who demonstrate authenticity and a unique way of thinking.

As we grow, you’ll grow too.

Main Purpose of Role:

AYBL are looking for an exceptionally talented intern to support our Design Team. This placement offers a huge range of opportunities depending on your skill set, ambitions and willingness to learn. The role will give you a broad scope of experience across all major design and product development, ensuring full exposure to the creative design process from start to finish.

Responsibilities and Duties:
• Assisting designers with sample management and fabric library. Checking in samples from suppliers, organising samples, fabrics and trim approvals into the sample archive and ensuring all samples are accounted for.
• Supporting the garment tech department in prepping for fit sessions. Organising samples, steaming samples and measuring samples when required.
• Contributing to the analysis of fabrics, colours and shapes across womenswear/menswear/sportswear/activewear through online comparison shopping, industry awareness and analysis of current AYBL products.
• Supporting designers by producing mood boards based on briefed concepts, ensuring they are in line with our brand image and customer needs including patterns and graphic designs.
• Other general organisation and day to day administration of the design department.

Person Specification
• Currently enrolled onto an undergraduate degree in a fashion related field.
• A keen interest in fashion/activewear across womenswear and/or menswear.
• Basic knowledge of garment construction.
• Basic experience with the design process including the creation of mood boards and design CADing.
• Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Motivated, hardworking and highly organised individual.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a small team.
• Ability to drive and having own car would be advantageous but not essential.

Schedule

Three days a week on site 9am-5pm. (Please only apply if you can reliably commute to B98 on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday.)

Duration

Eight weeks initially. (Depending on the requirements of the business and commitment to the role there may be the opportunity to extend your internship.)

A portfolio should be sent with your application. Upon successful invitation to interview you will be asked to complete a design project – further details will be given.