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 environment.
This 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 - 11am.
Purpose of the Role
The 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 initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, document, and maintain sewing instructions and technical guides using computer-based systems and software for production teams.
- Support garment construction and technical development activities, focusing on manufacturing methods and production efficiency.
- Assist the RTW Technical Development & Training Specialist with day-to-day technical and training activities.
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of training materials, sewing standards, and best practice documentation.
- Support the delivery of training and upskilling initiatives for production colleagues.
- Observe and participate in product development activities, providing technical support where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with production teams to promote consistency, quality, and efficiency in garment construction.
- Assist with monitoring and reviewing manufacturing processes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Support quality-focused initiatives by helping to ensure adherence to established construction standards.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Currently studying or recently graduated in Fashion Technology, Garment Technology, Textile Manufacturing, Apparel Production, or a related discipline.
- Strong interest in garment construction, sewing techniques, and apparel manufacturing.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a range of colleagues across technical and production teams.
- Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of garment construction methods and industrial sewing processes.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
- Understanding of technical specification documentation or manufacturing work instructions.
- Previous experience gained through education, placements, or practical sewing projects.
About Us
Founded in 1797, Johnstons of Elgin is an innovative, luxury clothing brand celebrating 225 years of experience in working with the world’s finest fibres. Across three centuries, our family-owned company has carefully sources cashmere and fine woollen fibres from around the world, ing the latest technology and highest quality craft expertise in our very own vertical Scottish mills. Employing over 1,000 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 footprint.
Johnstons 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 thinking.
We endeavour to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and encourage any candidate who requires assistance to contact us at
[email protected].
Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to 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 doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Please note all applicants must be able to provide evidence of their right to remain and take up paid employment in country job is based.
Closing date – Friday 21st August 2026
