The Sewist Intern (Ethical Fashion)
Biji-biji Initiative
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RM 500
Publika Shopping Gallery
Internship
Job Description
Your roles include:
- Assist production process
- Mending, alterations, tailoring, and up-cycling, or straight forward production processes
- Sustainable product research and SOPs
- Ensure smooth daily operation and getting orders/ projects done according to the timeline
- Assist and work side by side with our head tailor on various projects at hand
- Attending bazaars and artisan markets for sales, occasionally.
Working within Biji Biji Ethical Fashion team, you will have the opportunity to witness all key phases of the entire ethical fashion (handmade fashion accessories and apparels) flow and process. You will get the chance to take part in group brainstorming/ideation sessions.
What you will learn:
As a small team, you will be able to receive intensive training and understand the various tasks quickly. In this internship, you will be able to learn about many different aspects that are involved in a slow fashion industry and its management and you will learn about the whole combination of ethical fashion awareness and society engagement.
You can also email us your CV and short motivation at careers@biji-biji.com to apply!
Job Requirements
- Candidate must possess or currently pursuing a Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design / Textile or any related field
- Ability to use a home sewing machine
- Ability to use an industrial single needle and serger (you will learn if you haven't used these machines!)
- Attention to detail
- Can communicate directly and efficiently
- Driver's License
- Able to work to deadline and long hours during bazaars
- Be enthusiastic, curious and positive
Effectively deal with ad-hoc challenges, keep calm in pressing situations, be flexible with last-minute changes, and still have a positive attitude throughout :)
Company Benefits
Innovative and Creative Culture
A team of makers, prototypers and innovators are here. Your imagination and creativity are not limited? Say what? Actualize your ideas!
Inclusiveness
We work in a non-discriminatory manner where conscious efforts are made to create, maintain and ensure a fair and equitable environment
Sustainability
At the beginning of 2017, Biji-biji Initiative embarked on a journey to align itself with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
No dress code
Wear anything you like. With presentable apparels and footwear!
Flexible working hours
Want to avoid traffic? We open our business at 9.30am and finish at 8pm. 8 hours is the working hours requirement
Make a difference
Social and environmental impact is just as important to us as financial sustainability. Your work will make a difference to somebody's life.
Additional Info
Company Activity
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Experience Level
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Job Specialisation
Retail Sales
Company Profile
Biji-biji Initiative
The Biji-biji Initiative is a social enterprise that aims to share progressive ideas with everyone. We are a community of educators, designers, makers, prototypers, artists and innovators.
Beyond Bins by Biji-biji Initiative is all about the people and planet. This campaign strives for a sustainable and circular economy by giving waste a newfound value while promoting alternative sources of income to underprivileged communities. Circular solutions comprise a big part of the new paradigm for sustainable development. With Beyond Bins, we embody the practicality of sustainability; we are excited to involve you in this movement.
Mereka (Biji-biji Education Arm) provides an alternative way to nurture creativity in STEAM education ingrained with principles of sustainability. We teach the skills of the future, to prepare youths and changemakers for the demands and opportunities of the 21st century. With the Mereka approach, we aim to build a talent pool that is resourceful, engaged and informed enough to take on the challenges of our common future. Me.reka Programs are often designed for and engage with marginalized and underprivileged youth.
As a pioneer in innovative education, Mereka has been recognized and engaged by various corporates, universities, and schools to develop digital platforms and to support their curriculum development and transition towards a more inclusive 21st-century future.
The Sewist Intern (Ethical Fashion)
Biji-biji InitiativeRM 500
Publika Shopping Gallery
Internship
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