Art & fashion internships in Asia and beyond
Mood boards, shoots and trend research with fashion brands and galleries.
Overview
What the internship is about
Fashion and art interns join clothing and accessories brands, design studios, galleries and creative agencies. You help designers with sketches, mood boards and tech packs, research trends and fabrics, style photo shoots, prepare lookbooks and support exhibitions, pop-ups and social media in Illustrator, Photoshop and Canva. Many brands produce in Asia, so you may also visit workshops and factories. Smaller labels often let interns follow a garment from first sketch to finished sample.
Weeks get busy before a shoot, launch or show, and are quieter in between for research and sampling. Thailand and Singapore are our strongest destinations, followed by Japan and Italy.
Why do it
What you'll get out of it
Try new design ideas, materials and techniques with an art or fashion team. You'll build portfolio pieces from real projects.
See how a collection goes from idea and sketches to samples and retail. Fashion interns learn how brands track and respond to trends.
Work with artists, designers and creators from different countries. You build an international network in the art and fashion world.
Your role
Support designers with research, mood boards, sketches and samples. Projects can range from clothing collections to art installations.
Help plan exhibitions, product displays and store layouts. You learn how art and fashion are shown and sold.
Help shape how an art or fashion brand looks and speaks, from social media posts to lookbooks. You learn to keep a brand consistent in a competitive market.
Where to go
This is where we have the most host companies in this field, but you can do it in any of our destinations. See all destinations
Where you can do this
Prices
How much it costs
FAQ
Your questions, answered
What will I do on an art and fashion internship?
You'll work with fashion brands, designers, galleries or creative studios. Tasks can include design support, styling, buying and merchandising, events and social media.
Do I need experience to get an art and fashion internship?
No degree is required, but a portfolio helps for design roles. You don't need to speak the local language for most placements.
What skills and tools will I use?
Common tools include Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Canva. Your work can often go into your portfolio; check with the company first.
Where can I do an art and fashion internship?
Popular destinations for art and fashion internships include Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Italy, Spain and South Korea. Tell us where you'd like to go and we'll check what's possible.
Can I get university credit for my internship?
Yes, if your university accepts it: we provide the documents it needs (internship agreement, placement confirmation, supervisor evaluation and a host certificate of completion). Your university decides whether to give credit, and how much.
How much does it cost, and is it paid?
Programs start from $2,050 for 6 weeks on Explorer, depending on where you go. Most internships are unpaid.
In depth
- Help designers with sketches, mood boards and samples.
- Help style photo shoots and prepare looks.
- Research trends, fabrics and competitors.
- Support buying and merchandising: stock, pricing and displays.
- Help plan events, shows or gallery openings.
- Create social media posts for the brand or gallery.
- Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Canva on real projects.
- How a fashion brand or creative studio runs day to day.
- Researching trends and turning them into ideas.
- Working to a brief and a deadline with designers.
- Presenting your ideas with confidence.
- Portfolio work, if the company allows it.
- Thailand: our team is based in Bangkok.
- Singapore: regional offices, banks and startups in the CBD, Marina Bay and one-north.
- Japan: art and fashion are among our strongest fields there, and we have our own office in Japan.
- Italy: art and fashion are among our strongest fields.
- Spain: art and fashion are among our strongest fields.
- South Korea: graphic design is among our strongest fields, and we have our own office in Korea.
Intern stories
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Applications open all year
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It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.