RTW Technical Development Internship

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Technical Development Intern to join our Ready-to-Wear Atelier team for a 12-month contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in garment construction manufacturing processes technical development and production training within a luxury manufacturing is a paid internship with rate of pay starting from 13.45 dependent on experience. You will be working 38 hours per week Monday to Thursday 7am - 4pm and Friday 7am - of the RoleThe Technical Development Intern will support the development of technical standards and garment construction processes across the Ready-to-Wear Atelier. Working closely with the RTW Technical Development & Training Specialist the successful candidate will gain valuable insight into luxury garment manufacturing while contributing to sewing instruction creation and training ResponsibilitiesCreate document and maintain sewing instructions and technical guides using computer-based systems and software for production garment construction and technical development activities focusing on manufacturing methods and production the RTW Technical Development & Training Specialist with day-to-day technical and training to the creation and maintenance of training materials sewing standards and best practice the delivery of training and upskilling initiatives for production and participate in product development activities providing technical support where collaboratively with production teams to promote consistency quality and efficiency in garment with monitoring and reviewing manufacturing processes identifying opportunities for continuous quality-focused initiatives by helping to ensure adherence to established construction Skills & ExperienceEssentialCurrently studying or recently graduated in Fashion Technology Garment Technology Textile Manufacturing Apparel Production or a related interest in garment construction sewing techniques and apparel attention to detail and a commitment to organisational and time management written and verbal communication to work collaboratively with a range of colleagues across technical and production proactive and eager to knowledge of garment construction methods and industrial sewing using Microsoft Office of technical specification documentation or manufacturing work experience gained through education placements or practical sewing UsFounded in 1797 Johnstons of Elgin is an innovative luxury clothing brand celebrating 225 years of experience in working with the worlds finest fibres. Across three centuries our family-owned company has carefully sources cashmere and fine woollen fibres from around the world applying the latest technology and highest quality craft expertise in our very own vertical Scottish mills. Employing over 1000 staff our valued employees and communities are at the heart of everything we do producing unique high-quality designs that are made to last. Our brand is focused on sustainability working with natural renewable and biodegradable fibres and we are committed to maintaining a minimal environmental of Elgin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer wholeheartedly supporting the principles of equality and diversity to build an inclusive workforce. Our aim is to embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do to create an environment where our employees feel safe to be their whole authentic self without having to downplay or change parts of their identity. We celebrate diversity in all its forms which goes beyond those characteristics protected by law to include everything that makes us unique from our backgrounds and experiences to our personalities and ways of endeavour to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and encourage any candidate who requires assistance to contact us meet every requirement Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement or qualification. At Johnstons of Elgin we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if you are excited about this role but think your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other note all applicants must be able to provide evidence of their right to remain and take up paid employment incountry job is date Friday 21st August 2026