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Founded in 2004, Rapha exists to inspire the world to live life by bike. We believe that cycling has the power to improve people’s lives but as well as enjoying it for what it is today, we are determined to change cycling and open it up to more people so that they too can discover the joys of riding a bike.
The Product Engineering team is key to the product creation process, combining expertise with passion to bring our products to life. We are a dynamic team with a great work ethic, together with a strong team spirit that makes working at Rapha as a Product Engineer a unique experience.
This internship is a great opportunity for those studying a fashion, sportswear or a creative related course who are keen to learn and develop their skills and understanding of the product development process within the industry. This role is ideal for someone coming up to a placement year.
The role
Supporting the Apparel and Accessories Product Engineering team on day to day tasks such as:
- Learning the product development process from CAD through to production sign off
- Learning about function, construction, fit, fabrics and trim, across our apparel and accessories categories
- Measuring product review samples
- Support in cross functional product review meetings
- Minute taking and administrative tasks
- Booking fit models, co-ordinating and preparing for fit meetings
- Manage post to and from suppliers
- Support on PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) style updates
- Booking team events
The candidate
Candidates may possess the following skills. We're open to a wide variety of backgrounds and skill sets which may fulfil the requirements in a similar way.
Ideally carrying out a degree or studying in apparel fashion / sportswear.
- Proficiency using Mac OS, Adobe Illustrator and G Suite
- Ability to communicate effectively within the team
- Highly organised and inquisitive personality with excellent attention to detail.
- A positive attitude is key to this role
- Ability to prioritise workload across multiple projects
Working at Rapha
We are continuously looking into ways to invest in our employees and build a better working culture and environment. Here are just some of the internal benefits we offer.
- Flexible working hours
- Support ad-hoc remote working during the week - Minimum 3 days in office
- Free barista coffee and social drinks in the office
- Monthly department social events and quarterly office social away days
- We offer a flexible riding benefit to allow you to go out riding on a Wednesday morning with colleagues or learn to cycle to cycling through our Getting Started Scheme.
- We offer all our employees a 50% apparel discount and a discount for family and friends
- An annual clothing allowance
- Free membership to the Rapha Cycling Club
- Company Pension Scheme
