Buying Industrial Placement 2025

10-12 months, starting September 2025

Here at Mint Velvet we are passionate about nurturing the next generation of industry talent. We have an exciting opportunity for a paid student placement within our Buying team. Based out of our head office in High Wycombe and starting in August/September 2025, we’re offering an undergraduate placement lasting 10-12 months. So, if you’re looking for the chance to gain invaluable work experience across fashion buying as part of your year in industry, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Mint Velvet began when founders Liz Houghton and Lisa Agar-Rea set out to create an unfailingly chic collection of contemporary, great quality staples and elevated fits that they felt were missing from their wardrobes. Feeling frustrated that they couldn’t find anything they wanted to wear, or the great customer service they craved, they started fusing relaxed comfort with glamorous yet wearable fashion trends. Relaxed Glamour was born.

As collaborative creatives, we take untold pride in our work, designing with heart and soul. We want to be a force for good and are committed to becoming a more circular and responsible business, from the fabrics we choose to our considered processes. We are an agile and growing business, and we work hard to create an environment which allows for growth and progression, balanced with the support and flexibility needed to meet the challenge of a high-performance culture.

Our leadership teams and founders sit amongst the teams and encourage a culture of balance and passion. MV is a very special place, and our values are anchored by three main pillars: people, planet, and community.

Our Values:
With Soul. Courage & Resilience. Passion & Drive. Entrepreneurial Spirit. Collaborative.

To join our vibrant and fast-growing business as a placement student in our Buying team:

  • We’re looking for someone organised and proactive, who cares about delivering work to a high standard
  • You have a passion for product development
  • You’ll be eager to learn and comfortable to have a go, with the guidance of the team around you
  • We’d particularly love to hear from students who connect with our Mint Velvet brand values
  • You will be studying a relevant degree and interested in a buying career within Fashion
  • You will be looking for a 10-12 month industrial placement
  • You will be open to working full-time, Monday-Friday in our High Wycombe head office

Your responsibilities will include:

You’ll be supporting a welcoming team at a range of levels, so it will be a great opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills. Tasks you can expect to support on include:

  • Building a clear understanding of the Mint Velvet customer and brand handwriting, as well as trend and competitor knowledge
  • Being part of a creative and collaborative department, striving to produce the highest quality product for our customers and working closely with all levels of the business, including our CEO and Brand Director
  • Supporting your Buyer with day-to-day administrative responsibilities such as communicating with suppliers, managing the critical path and managing samples across your department, ensuring that they are always organised and ready for meetings, reviews, fit sessions and marketing requests
  • Assisting with fit sessions, recording comments and actioning any relevant follow-up communication
  • Providing strong administrative support to your team
  • Having a creative input on trims, bulk fabric, fit and final product approval within the development process to ensure we always deliver the highest quality product to the customer

You’ll be rewarded with:

  • Competitive starting salary and great career prospects in a fast-paced and growing business
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day off on your birthday
  • Access to Smart Health - providing a range of services such as private GP appointments, mental health support, nutritional advice and more
  • Life assurance
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • 50% staff discount
  • Interest-free season ticket loan
  • Free parking
  • Early pay day finish - Finish at 3pm every pay day Friday
  • Bespoke induction support and ongoing development to help you thrive in your new role
  • In-house performance coaches for all levels
  • A welcoming and inspiring work-environment, including regular socials and team events

 

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