Student Placement July 2026 Intake - Buying, Merchandising, Garment Tech & Print Design

What is the role 

We have an exciting opportunity for students studying a relevant Fashion degree to join us for a placement year starting July 2026 for one year. The role will be varied with the opportunity to experience a busy, growing, fashion retail head office. The role will support the department with effective management of the department administration and gain a knowledge, understanding and first-hand experience to help put theory into practice.

Current placement opportunities will suit individuals interested in the following areas:

• Buying
• Merchandising
• Garment Technology
• Print Design

What you will do 

Buying 

• Communicate with suppliers and internal departments effectively
• Ensure all samples are correctly presented, stored and ordered in accordance with departmental procedures, on a day to day basis and for all relevant meetings
• Maintain all administration documentation procedures accurately in line with Critical Path requirements
• Collate and distribute the post and parcels for the Buying team daily
• Contribute towards the input of all meeting preparation including Monday Trade & Product Sign Offs

Merchandising 

• Assist the team in inputting orders into the central data base as they are raised
• Set up new order codes
• Create ratios for new orders after reviewing sales history
• Review weekly Line Print making suggestions for stock movements and reordering opportunities in reaction to performance
• Assist with Flow Line monitoring to ensure that we are never out of stock on these volume selling styles
• Preparation of data and information for Range building meetings
• Critical path monitoring and updating
• Inputting Markdowns and POS promotions onto the tills & the website

Garment Technology

• Support the Garment Technology team in producing an accurate sample development process to ensure on time delivery and a commercial range.
• Understand and contribute towards brand and product handwriting, review competitor activity (retail & online) and visit stores.
• Work to the company critical path to ensure deadlines are met.
• Work with Garment Technology team to take joint responsibility for fit and quality, ensuring samples and workbooks are prepared for weekly fit sessions.
• Manage the workbook for each product, ensuring garments are measured accurately and in the same way the suppliers are measuring.
• Review fit samples to ensure they are fit for production and work closely with suppliers to solve any potential problems that could affect delivery.
• Ensure fabric and components performs satisfactorily and pass required tests.
• Organise wearer trials on new products where necessary.
• Grade garments to fit all sizes and approve to production.
• Assist with the QC process. Preparing workbooks prior to delivery ready for Warehouse QC checking.
• Communicate clearly to Buying/Garment Tech, Merchandising and Warehouse QC team in a timely manner and potential quality issues.

Print Design 

• Analysis of 3rd party trend information including a monthly online comp shop.
• Contribute and support with administrative tasks, including recolouring existing prints, helping with art working / tech files for prints.
• Responsible for designing in house print artwork, creating both placement and all over print designs in conjunction with the Print designer
• Creating print design in repeat, scale and with Pantone colour references
• Amending purchased or supply base prints to fit into Yours trends and colour palettes
• Ability to working to a given design brief by the Buying team
• Able to work at a fast-pace and adapt to change
• Liaise with other team members to ensure effective communication.
• Take responsibility for personal development and actively seek opportunities for improvement
• Managing workload and prioritising projects
• Think creatively to produce new ideas and concepts

What you will bring 

• A passion for fashion particularly in the nonstandard sizing market
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
• Good time management & organisational skills
• A self-motivated and proactive approach to completing given tasks
• A willingness to learn & the ability to work under pressure
• Good attention to detail
• A commercial outlook and a keen business sense
• A proven record of good attendance & flexibility
• The ability to adapt to frequent change in a high pressure environment
• Commitment to behaving with integrity and professionalism at all times
• A proven history of taking personal responsibility & accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations and ensuring safety and quality are never compromised.