Focus: Fashion & Photography

Vlisco has one of the world’s most extensive textile archives, with more than 350,000 wax prints and hundreds of sample books dating back to the early 1800s. The Archive brings together a unique collection of textiles, garments, photography and stories that reflect the history of Vlisco and its connection to fashion and culture around the world.

Today, we are developing the Archive into a creative source of inspiration for design, storytelling and new ideas. We are looking for a curious and hands-on Archive & Collections Intern with a genuine interest in fashion, photography and cultural heritage. You will help us explore, organise and bring parts of this collection to life.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
During this internship, you will contribute to the research, registration and digitization of Vlisco’s fashion and photography collections. You will help make the stories and information within the archive more accessible and support the Archive team in its day-to-day activities.

• Research garments and (campaign) photography within the Vlisco collection and identify relevant historical and cultural information.

• Support the registration, organization and digitization of collection items.

• Summarize research findings and contribute to making archive information accessible and easy to share.

• Support the Archive Manager and Archive Coordinator with day-to-day activities and ongoing archive projects.
  
  

WHAT YOU BRING:

• You are currently studying an HBO programme in Art History, Design, Fashion, Cultural Studies, Museology or a related field.

• You have a genuine interest in fashion, textiles, photography and/or cultural heritage.

• You work accurately and systematically and enjoy working with historical information and collection data.

• You are proactive, hands-on and comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team.

• You have good communication skills in English; Dutch is a strong advantage.

• Experience with databases, Excel or collection management systems is an advantage.
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER:
The terms and conditions that apply to you as an intern are outlined below.

• A challenging and rewarding internship of 16 weeks or longer, where you will gain hands-on experience;

• An internship allowance of €450 per month, based on 32–40 hours per week (pro rata);

• A workplace located in the centre of Helmond, within walking distance of the train station;

• The opportunity to contribute to creative and culturally relevant projects.