Innovation Platform Footwear and Recycling Intern

About the job

Fashion for Good seeks an Technical Innovation Intern who will be responsible for supporting the scaling of innovation. The role will support across the Innovation Platform, with a focus on Footwear (material innovation, sorting and dissassembly) and End of Use (chemical and mechnical recycling).

The role will include the following activities/responsibilities:

• Execute in depth due diligence with a focus on the scientific and technical feasibility of the innovation.

• Map and update the landscape of innovations to further strengthen our scouting in selected focus areas.

• Scout start-up innovators to further strengthen our innovator database in selected focus areas

• Assist the team in the creation of the Innovator deliverables (i.e. technical feasibility, impact analysis, project management, etc.)

• Write reports describing findings and recommendations for follow up action.

• Work closely with subject matter experts in the Innovation Platform to deepen knowledge and understanding of key focus areas

• Assist in general Innovation Platform activities (including operations and day to day business activities)

• Project management and operational support of various projects within the team

• Provide analytical support to ongoing projects specifically relating to technical and impcat analysis

This position reports to the Innovation Manager.

About you

The ideal candidate has a relevant track record and combines strong interpersonal skills with a self-starting, proactive attitude.

The following skills/knowledge are essential:

• The following skills/knowledge are essential:

  • Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

  • Knowledge of textile or footwear processes and recycling is desired 

  • A good understanding of the supply chain & the fashion industry

  • Strong Google slides, Google sheets and presentation skills

  • Capacity to adapt to different settings and to work in a demanding and multicultural environment

  • A pro-active, enthusiastic, can-do attitude and comfortable dealing with uncertainty

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • The following experience is a plus: relevant work in chemical engineering, material science or textile chemistry.

Education

Academic degree (Bachelor (HBO/BA/BSc), or Masters) within chemical engineering, material science, chemistry, mechanical engineering, textile engineering or biotechnology. Please note that all our internships require that you are enrolled in tertiary study for the duration of the internship.

Language

Proficiency in English is a requirement.