Intern Denim Design

At G-STAR, this design internship offers the opportunity to learn how a global design-led denim brand operates and develops a commercial and innovative collection from concept stage to final product. You will use the tools required to create a collection, including digital tools such as Illustrator, Photoshop and CLO 3D, as well as physical making techniques including sewing and garment construction. The role also provides insight into how a denim brand creates products with a consistent look and feel that adhere to a specific design DNA.

Here's what we'll do together:

In this internship, you will learn how a global design-led denim brand operates and works, and how to develop a commercial and innovative collection from conception to final product.

Your tasks & responsibilities:

As Intern Design Denim, you will help with:

• Researching market trends online for fit/silhouette, fabric, washes, treatments, color and design direction.
• Making boards and overviews for design presentations.
• Conducting research in the G-STAR archive, consisting of around 23,000 vintage garments, for specific garments or details.
• Attending design meetings with your designer to learn about all aspects of the design process.
• Making mock-ups of design ideas, such as pockets, sleeves and hoods, in the G-STAR Atelier.
• Creating and updating tech-packs ready to be sent to factories for production.

What you bring to the table:

• A positive attitude with a willingness to work hard as part of a team.
• Flexibility regarding the tasks you will be asked to perform.
• A passion for design and a keenness to learn.
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; CLO 3D experience is welcome.
• A creative, exploratory, innovative mind.
• Availability full-time for a period of 6 months starting in August or September 2026.
• You are already living in the Netherlands and are in possession of a BSN.
• You are enrolled at a university or college in the Netherlands during the whole length of the internship.
• If you are a non-EU student in the Netherlands, you are in possession of a mandatory internship assignment.
• Fashion? You live and breathe it!
• You are a student of a Bachelor/Master in Fashion Design or a related education.
• You are flexible, creative and innovative, with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Here's what we bring to the table:

• An awesome and diverse team that collaborates to inspire.
• A work environment that offers room for fun, inspiration and innovation.
• A clothing budget of €400 to buy the latest G-STAR items.
• A healthy, fresh and delicious lunch at the HQ in Amsterdam.
• Travel expense coverage if you do not have an OV student travel card.
• Two paid days of leave per month.