Work With Rajo and the Team!

Do you think you can change the world through Design? 

If you are a student, fresh graduate, or young professional who can create Eco-Ethical fashion and home accessories together with Top Designers like Rajo Laurel and Community Artisans, then you are invited to be part of the Rags2Riches Design Team!

Job Description: 

• Create designs, patterns, mood boards, prototypes, and inspiring story lines for Rags2Riches home and fashion accessories 
• Work with community artisans from all over the Philippines in coming up with products that are Eco-Ethical and stylish 
• Liaise with Rags2Riches partner designers and international ambassadors to create design briefs and translate these into modules that can be used by Community Artisans 

Qualifications: 

1. Student, Fresh Graduate, or Young Professional preferably with background or course related to Textile design and technology and Fashion and Home Accessories Design 
2. Knowledgeable in fashion trends and home interiors trends 
3. Strong background in pattern making (for home and fashion accessories), sewing, and even crafts (macrame, crochet, basket weave)! 
4. Interested in creating fashion and home masterpieces that are beautiful, meaningful, and sustainable 
5. Willing to dedicate at least 3 days a week 
6. Willing and able to travel 
7. Detail-oriented 
8. Resourceful! -- we need creative and resourceful individuals who can see the potential in scrap materials and can look for Eco-Ethical sources of materials 

How many Design Interns will be accepted? There are only 3 slots for this position for this year. 

Is this a good career path for me? We believe so! And because we believe in sustainability, we will provide an allowance and a ton of rich experience for successful applicants! 

What is the duration of the internship? The contract is for 3 months but can extend indefinitely if we are a match made in heaven! 

How can I apply? Send us your resume, some copies/samples of your work, and a short and sweet letter of why you should be Rags2Riches' Design Intern and Ambassador. You can send via email to reese.fernandez@rags2riches.ph and kim.panuncialman@rags2riches.ph! 

When is the deadline for the application? February 8. =) 

When can I start? The day before Valentine's. It's a date. =)