MCQUEEN Fabric Development Assistant

McQueen is a British luxury fashion house founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992. In 2001, the house joined the Kering Group and, since December 2023, is under the creative direction of Seán McGirr. 

McQueen is distinctive for an expression of individuality, subversive strength and raw power. With a design studio and atelier based in London, the house is known for uncompromising quality and creative vision. 

At McQueen, we live and breathe a culture defined by our key Behaviours:

•Empowerment – We empower our team and peers, providing unwavering support to ensure everyone can thrive; this means giving support to your team and those you are working with to succeed. 

•Teamwork – We put an emphasis on Teamwork; this means working together as a collective to achieve shared goals.

•Respect – We value respect, treating everyone with dignity and showing genuine appreciation for their efforts: this means treating everyone equally. 

•Kindness – We believe kindness is integral to everything we do; this means demonstrating compassion and empathy towards others.  

How will you contribute?
Supporting the Fabric development team across all categories; 

Responsibilities for Atelier:
•Logging deliveries of fabrics for atelier, fitting and collection.
•Co-ordinating delivery of fabrics to atelier.
•Dying fabrics where colour is not available for fitting samples.
•Working on stock taking carry over atelier fabrics to keep stock levels fluid.

Responsibilities for special projects and VIP:
•Working with fabric team to source to V.I.P briefs.
•Preparing fabric presentation packs to ship to V.I.P’s.
•Ordering and tracking the delivery of fabric for special projects.
•Logging and coordinating fabrics between design and atelier.
•Dying to client spec when needed.

Responsibilities for Collection Fabric Development:
•Duplicating colour cards to distribute to Florence, Novara and London teams.
•Supporting the fabric development team to archive, log fabric collections.
•Preparing and updating rails and boards for fittings and meetings.
•Preparing the weekly fabric development re-cap to review with Head of Fabric each week.
•Raise Purchase orders

Required Skills:
•You will be able to demonstrate the desired McQueen behaviours.
•Previous experience in a similar internship or role within the fashion industry, preferably in a luxury brand environment.
•Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise competing demands effectively.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build relationships with stakeholders.
•Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on quality and precision in all tasks.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
•A proactive attitude and a willingness to take initiative in problem-solving and process improvement initiatives.
•An educational background in Textiles/ Textiles degree is desirable 

Please Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve as the needs of the organisation change.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.