Jan-Jan Van Essche is a Antwerp designer who launched his first collection in 2010, named ‘Yukkuri’ (Japanese for ‘taking it easy). A concept capturing the philosophy behind the designer’s approach in creating contemporary fashion. 

As all collection pieces are designed and developed in the studio, the studio offers a close-up experience during the whole design and production process, as well as a position in the midst of a small team. 

The Jan-Jan Van Essche studio provides placements for interns starting from beginning of october 2023 and ending ideally end of February 2024.

Basic requirements 

• Pattern making skills
• Experienced with Industrial and domestic sewing machines
• Handwork/stitching
• English language
• Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and/or InDesign
• Good work ethics; independent and focussed
• Good organizational and time management skills

Additional talents welcome:

• Hand Knitting
• Hand weaving experience
• Grading

Tasks

• Assisting during the development process
• Assisting during the production process
• Independent development of collection pieces on sewing machines
• Assisting during photoshoots 
• Assisting sales and press preparations
• Assisting during Paris showroom