Post:Design and Production Intern
Organization: WomenCraft
Location:Ngara,Tanzania
Position Description: WomenCraft offers an opportunity for a design student/graduate to gain professional
experience
in the product design and production of our traditionally woven basket
range. The Design intern will assist WomenCraft in creating new designs
and implementing design variations. By working together with the
WomenCraft staff and our skilled artisans they will oversee the design
process; from concept to creation. The Design Intern will also provide
support in other functional areas within WomenCraft, thereby gaining
exposure to the wider operation and the field of international
development. This position will be supervised by the Director.
Expected Projects and Skills Learned:
Understand and participate in WomenCraft’s current design and
production process. Observe how current designs are produced. Gain
understanding of the production process from the time an order is given
out to artisans until to the moment the finished product is shipped to
the customer. Fully participate in all aspects of production.
Assist WomenCraft in design modifications. Compile suggestions for
modification to current designs. Work with WomenCraft staff and skilled
artisans to sample modifications in color, size, and materials.
Understand the cost implications of the different designs, as well as
availability of raw materials and ease of production. Use this knowledge
to suggest the most feasible, cost-effective design variations.
Assist WomenCraft to experiment with new designs. With WomenCraft’s
ethics and style in mind, develop new product design sketches that;
extend WomenCraft’s product line, focus on reducing production time and
open up new market areas. Submit design ideas to WomenCraft Director and
the International design team, after feedback has been obtained, work
together with skilled artisans to sample your new designs.
Assist WomenCraft to strengthen other aspects of the design and production process, as assigned.
a.
Provide training and guidance to WomenCraft’s artisan groups and master
weavers, looking for ways to strengthen their contributions to
WomenCraft and improve their design skills.
b. Implement time sample studies on all new products, in order to understand production times and best estimate costing.
c.
Assist WomenCraft to better understand and Utilize the raw materials
available to us. This includes; material experimentation, sourcing the
raw materials and ensuring that they are sustainable materials for
WomenCraft to use.
d. Assist WomenCraft to better package and present its finished products.
e. Work with staff and artisans to experiment with in-house fabric production.
Qualifications:
• Experience and study in product design
• Knowledge/demonstrated interest in handicrafts and design.
• Excellent research, communication, interpersonal, computer and organizational skills;
• Ability to take initiative and work independently;
• Demonstrated interest in international/cross-cultural experiences;
• Ability to be flexible and make contributions as a member of a team;
• Interest in fair trade and/or international development;
A stipend to cover room and board is available for qualified design interns only.
How to apply:
Please
send a CV and cover letter stating the reason for your interest and
your dates of availability through email to info@womencraft.org
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Closing date: 01 Dec 2013
How to Apply
http://reliefweb.int/job/611125/design-and-production-intern
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