[Expired] - Innovation Intern Material Science

Position: Innovation Intern Material Science

Company: Fashion for Good B.V.

Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Start date: 3rd September

Employment type: Full time (up to 6 months)

Fashion for Good is seeking an Intern who will be responsible for scouting and evaluating new and existing material and wet processing innovations and supporting the innovation manager in their day to day activities. The focus area for scouting will predominately be alternative raw materials and wet processing. The intern will be part of the Fashion for Good innovation team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Scouting and Evaluating Start-ups

Scout start-up innovators to further strengthen our innovator database in selected focus areas

Screen start-up innovators based on Fashion for Good’s established due diligence framework as part of the evaluation process for the scaling programme

Supporting Innovation Team

Assist Fashion for Good’s Innovation Manager in the creation of the deliverables outlined in the innovator’s roadmap to scale (i.e. technical feasibility, lifecycle assessment, financial analysis: return on investments, impact analysis, project management, etc.)

Assist in general Innovation Platform activities (including operations and day to day business activities)

Assist in the creation of the due diligence reporting for our corporate partners

Hands on support with the organisation of the events (i.e. innovation fest) organised by Fashion for Good.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate combines strong interpersonal skills with a self-starting, pro-active attitude. The following qualifications are essential:

Strong knowledge of material science

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

A basic understanding of the supply chain & the fashion industry

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Capacity to work in a demanding and multicultural environment

Excellent written and oral communication skills

A pro-active, enthusiastic, can-do attitude and comfortable dealing with uncertainty

The following experience is a plus:

relevant work experience (e.g. internships: 0-1 years) in research and development, management

consulting, sustainability, the apparel industry or an entrepreneurial / start-up setting.

EDUCATION
Academic degree preferably within material science, chemistry, mechanical engineering, textile engineering or biotechnology. Please note that all our internships require that you are enrolled in tertiary study for the duration of the internship.

LANGUAGES
Proficiency in English is a requirement.

YOUR APPLICATION
Please apply here.

COMPANY BACKGROUND & CULTURE
Launched in March 2017, Fashion for Good is a global organisation that aims to reimagine how fashion is designed, made, worn and reused. This open and inclusive initiative brings together brands, retailers, suppliers, non-profit organisations, innovators, funders and individuals united in their shared ambition to make all fashion good.Fashion for Good is changing the apparel industry through innovation and collaboration. Our Innovation Platform scouts, nurtures and funds early-stage ideas, scaling proven technologies and business models for wider adoption by the industry. Our Good Fashion Fund catalyses access to finance and our open-source Good Fashion Guide shares knowledge to help the apparel industry transform. As a convenor for change, we enable conversation and collaboration, bringing together co-locators in our headquarters in Amsterdam, as well as visitors to the Fashion for Good Experience to learn more about Good Fashion. Fashion for Good’s Programmes are supported by founding partner Laudes Foundation (formerly C&A Foundation), co-founder William McDonough and corporate partners adidas, C&A, CHANEL, BESTSELLER, Galeries Lafayette Group, Kering, Otto Group, PVH Corp., Stella McCartney, Target and Zalando and affiliate partners Arvind, Norrøna, vivobarefoot and Welspun.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At Fashion for Good we pride ourselves on community and collaboration with a focus on creating positive impact and building a force for good. We value all points of view and believe in the power of doing things differently to drive innovation and catalyse change. We’re an international team, currently with 11 nationalities, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome to be their true selves and do their best work. There’s more work to be done and in building towards a better fashion industry, we consider all applicants on the merit of their academic qualifications and professional experience.