Wales Bonner and David Alaba are proud to launch the ‘Wales Bonner and David Alaba Internship Programme,’ a paid internship scheme designed to provide mentoring, experience, and support to two graduates from Black or Black mixed-heritage backgrounds.
The internship scheme, in association with Mentoring Matters, will enable the two successful candidates to complete a 6-month internship at the Wales Bonner studio in London, working across the design, product development, research, and communications departments. The internships will include mentoring touch points throughout the process and invite successful candidates to become part of the Mentoring Matters Alumni programme, offering long-term support and access to a variety of exclusive benefits, events, workshops, paid opportunities, and a global creative community of peers.
Since its inception, Wales Bonner has been devoted to infusing European luxury with an Afro-Atlantic spirit. Thanks to the generous support of David Alaba, Wales Bonner is delighted to collaborate with Mentoring Matters in providing opportunities for young, underrepresented graduates as they begin their careers.
"I’m aware that there are many young, underrepresented Black fashion graduates who possess the level of fashion excellence required to work at an incredible brand like Wales Bonner. However, they still remain underrepresented within the industry. My hope is that this internship enables these young Black students to showcase their excellence to the world! It has been a great honour to partner with my friend Grace and her wider team on this endeavour.”
David Alaba
“I am very glad to play a part in this initiative with David Alaba and Mentoring Matters - it is truly rewarding to be able to support these young talents and to continue supporting diversity in the industry.”
Grace Wales Bonner
“Mentoring Matters is proud to partner with Grace and David on this exciting internship initiative. Together we strive to redress the balance of equity and opportunity within the creative industries, championing a more inclusive, informed and exciting workplace for us all.”
Mentoring Matters
Design & Product Internship
Applications for this internship are now closed.
Due to the high number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. The chosen candidate will work across our design, product development and production departments where they will learn about the full product lifecycle. Typical tasks will include design research, updating design and colour boards in the studio, organising raw materials, liaising with factories and suppliers, technical drawings, sample management, and updating various digital files.
- Final Interviews: 22nd October 2024
- Internship dates (6 months): Late October 2024 to April 2025
Marketing & Communications Internship
The chosen candidate will work in our communications department where they will learn about marketing and PR across the brand. Typical tasks will include design, brand and social media research, preparing decks and briefs, coordinating sample loans, event planning, and social media support.
- Applications Open: February 2025
- Internship dates (6 months): April 2025 to September 2025
Further information on the internship and how to apply can be found on the Wales Bonner Website