Title: Truworths Fashion Design Internships
Location: Cape Town, South Africa- Truworths Fashion Design Internships
Closing Date: Not Specified
Discover Your Style with Truworths Fashion Design Internships
Are you passionate about spotting fashion trends and transforming inspiration into design? If so, Truworths Fashion Design Internships offer a gateway to the heart of the South African fashion industry. Based at the Truworths Head Office in Cape Town, this internship is your chance to bring cutting-edge creativity to one of the country’s top fashion retailers.
What You’ll Do
As a fashion design intern, you’ll help shape the next season’s collections by:
- Researching global and local fashion trends and interpreting them for South Africa
- Assisting Buyers in curating exciting ranges with commercial colour palettes, key looks, and fabrics
- Taking ownership of specific design areas while also collaborating on broader projects
- Participating in international trend scouting, including trade fairs and design expos
What You Need
To qualify for Truworths Fashion Design Internships, you must have:
- A Fashion Design or related tertiary qualification
- Solid knowledge of fabric types and garment construction
- Graphic design skills are a strong advantage for product development
- Computer-aided design (CAD) skills and familiarity with Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
Bonus Traits for Success:
- Strong creative and research instincts
- Ability to contribute styling, branding, and graphic suggestions
- Effective teamwork and proactive idea generation
- A keen interest in bloggers, celebrities, influencers, and global fashion culture
Application Process
To apply:
- Visit the official Truworths Careers Portal
- Upload the following:
- Updated CV
- Design Portfolio
- ID Copy
- Matric Certificate
- Tertiary Qualification & Academic Transcripts
- Complete your application profile and submit
If this internship is no longer available, explore other creative internships in South Africa to jumpstart your design career.
Why Choose Truworths?
Truworths offers more than just experience—it’s a launchpad into the real world of fashion design. With exposure to live retail ranges, trend forecasting, and commercial styling, you’ll build the skills and portfolio to stand out in the industry.
A recent intern shares:
“Truworths exposed me to fast-paced, real-world design projects from day one. It shaped my style and gave me direction.”
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Employment Equity
Truworths is committed to transformation and diversity. All applicants are considered based on merit, with preference given to candidates aligned with the company’s Employment Equity policies.