Are you looking for a meaningful adventure in Cambodia? Expressing your passion, being creative, contributing to a better world and support rural artisanal women with a brighter future? Then we are looking for you.
MANAVA is looking for a Product/Fashion Design Intern to join our team in Cambodia for a period of 3-4 months. You will mainly assist with the design of our handwoven rattan bags and baskets, as well as support our day-to-day activities, including quality control, basic graphic design, and packing orders.
This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in the operations of a growing artisan brand in a developing country. You will gain insight into sustainable design, production processes, marketing, and international development. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with skilled women artisans in rural communities, contributing to their livelihoods and supporting a more sustainable future.
About the job
- Contribute in the design and development, researching materials and production (weaving) techniques, identifying key trends, creating innovative ideas
- Collaborate on conceptualizing new product lines and seasonal collections
- Finalize new product lines and seasonal collections, ensuring designs are ready for production
- Sourcing different materials to finish a product
- Designing promotional (print) media
- Take part in all social media management, including product photoshoots, content creation
About you
- Product/Fashion/Graphic Design Student/Graduate with at least 3 years of design study
- Knowledge and passion for contemporary (fashion) design, trends, craftsmanship and branding
- Experience in computer programs; Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Word, Excel, Solid Works
- Excellent command of the English language
- Strong organizational skills, project management and attention to detail
- Working independent and willingness to pitch in when needed
- Ability to adapt to new cultures and simple living conditions
- Professional, honest and reliable independence, as you will get the guidance you want and need but will be given space to do your work independently
Benefits
- Make an impact - You will experience the satisfaction of contributing to an organization that positively affects the lives of local artisanal women;
- Unique experience – You will have the possibility to work with rural artisans on the field near Krobey Riel village in Siem Reap, Cambodia;
- Expand your professional skills – Get invaluable experience with the logistics of running a small international company in a developing country. Learning about the fields of sustainable design, production, marketing, international development.
Manava
We are a social enterprise and conscious lifestyle brand based in Cambodia, focused on quality, sustainable materials, and female empowerment. Working closely with skilled women artisans in rural communities, we create home accessories and fashion pieces using locally sourced rattan. Our mission is to share Cambodia’s rich weaving traditions with the world, while empowering rural Cambodian women with a sustainable income and brighter future. MANAVA was founded by Ka-Lai Chan (*1985, NL), a product designer with over 15 years of experience. She has worked with renowned international design brands, as well as hotels and museums.
Procedure
If you are motivated and you have passion and dedication for crafts, helping people and product design, we would love to hear from you! Send your motivation letter, CV and portfolio to info@kalaichan.nl.
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