Benetton
Treviso | Italy
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Benetton seeks serious fashion design interns with a current portfolio or business interns with an interest in fashion to work in its world headquarters in Treviso, Italy. This is a paid internship for a minimum of 6 months.
About the Organization
Today, the Benetton Group is present in 120 countries around the world. Its core business is fashion apparel: a group with a strong Italian character whose style, quality and passion are clearly seen in its brands, the casual United Colors of Benetton, the glamour oriented Sisley, the leisurewear brand Playlife. The Group produces over 150 million garments every year. Its network of around 6,000 contemporary stores around the world, offers high quality customer services and generates a total turnover of over 2 billion euro.
Benetton Group Website: http://www.benettongroup.com/
Job Description
Interns will work with either a design team or a marketing team to expand their product lines.
# of Positions per term
1
Start Dates
any term
Duration of Internship
6 months minimum
Academic Background
Fashion design or business with a focus on fashion.
Skills/Experience
Fashion: Established portfolios in fashion design
Marketing: Passion for fashion and previous marketing project experience
Language Ability
English and a minimum of one year of Italian.
2 years Italian required for marketing internships
Other Requirements
Ability to work in partnership with a creative team
Sense of professionalism and strong work ethic
Mature, resourceful and adaptable
Engaging, personable and enthusiastic about the commitment
Total costs vary depending on how long you plan to be abroad, where you will be living, your personal spending habits, and current exchange rates. The following estimates will give you a ballpark figure for this internship. Get help with the math from our handy Cost Calculator.
ALL ESTIMATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
IE3 Program Fee
The IE3 program fee is $3450 for the first term for both in-state and out-of-state students and $1000 for each additional term, regardless of credit earned. You do not pay tuition for the term(s) you are abroad. Visit your University's IE3 page for details, costs for additional terms, and campus administrative fees.
Estimated One-Time Expenses
| Expense Type | Price |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $1500 |
| Visa Fees | 60 Euros |
| Recommended Immunizations | N/A |
*See Additional Cost Information below.
Estimated Monthly Expenses
| Expense Type | Price/month |
|---|---|
| Housing | 400 Euros/ month |
| Food | 200 Euros/ month |
| Local Transportation | 100 Euros/ month |
| Recreation | 100 Euros/ month |
| Personal Expenses | 100 Euros/ month |
Compensation
Lunch provided daily
Housing may be possible via Benetton, though this is difficult to obtain
500 Euro/ month stipend (or Housing Costs + 300 Euros/ month if not housed in Benetton housing)
Students will be welcomed into the Benetton community. Interns often spend much of their time together in Treviso. Benetton offers many additional corporate benefits such as free concerts, movie screenings, social activities, etc.
Last Updated on May 06, 2011