Bags 4 Everything Ltd Digital Internship - MSDI2.14

About Us 

Bags 4 Everything Ltd is a UK-based textile manufacturing company with over 40 years of experience. We specialise in bespoke protective covers, bags and reusable packaging solutions for a wide range of industries. All of our products are made in the UK, with a strong focus on quality, efficiency and sustainability.
We are a small, close-knit team where people work closely together across different areas of the business. This creates a collaborative working environment and offers opportunities to gain exposure beyond a single role.
As part of our next stage of growth, we are moving from traditional, manual design methods towards a fully digitised design and production process

Internship Overview
We are looking for a motivated intern to support our transition from manual design to digital design. This role is ideal for a student with an interest in textile manufacturing, pattern making and digital design tools.
You will work closely with our internal team, supporting the digitisation of existing designs and helping the wider team adopt software-based design methods. As we are a small team, the role may also involve assisting with other tasks across the business, giving you broader insight into how a manufacturing company operates day to day.

Duration: 08/05/2026 – 07/08/2026
Location: On-site
Wakefield Road, Ossett, WF5 9JX
Commitment: Part-time Wednesday – Friday 9:30 – 4:30PM 
Rate of Pay: £12.71 

This internship will provide practical experience in applying digital tools and techniques within the manufacturing sector.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in a UK textile manufacturing environment
• Practical insight into how digital design tools are used in real production settings
• Exposure to areas beyond design, offering a broader understanding of the business
• Experience in improving efficiency, reducing waste and optimising materials
• The opportunity to make a real contribution within a small, collaborative team

If you’re interested in applying your digital design skills in a practical manufacturing setting, while gaining wider experience in a small and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Project Responsibilities

• Assisting the team in transitioning from manual design methods to a digitised design workflow
• Using CLO software to create and develop digital textile designs and patterns
• Supporting the use of CAD and SkechUp softwares for technical drawings and pattern development
• Helping to optimise fabric usage through efficient digital pattern design
• Improving production efficiency and reducing the risk of errors through accurate digital designs
• Creating, organising and maintaining a library of digital templates
• Contributing fresh design ideas and new ways of working to the team
• Providing general support to the team where needed, gaining experience across different parts of the business

Who Should Apply

• A student studying textiles, fashion technology, product design, industrial design or a related subject
•  Experience using CLO (essential)
• Familiar with CAD and SkechUp software (essential)
• Experience with other relevant design or pattern-making software would be an advantage
• An interest in learning new digital tools and adapting to different design systems
• Interested in textile manufacturing and real-world production processes
• Happy working in a small team and supporting different tasks when required
• Organised, practical and keen to learn

 

How to Apply
Submit your CV + Cover Letter (addressed to the Hiring Manager) Please quote the reference number MSDI2.14 when emailing your documents across.
Send both documents to: Siouxnice Walker – Senior Internship Coordinator. siouxnice.walker@shu.ac.uk
Application Deadline: 26/04/2026

Candidates must be able to start immediately
Candidates must accept or decline an internship within 5 working days of an offer being made 

If you have a visa, please let us know what visa you currently hold. This will support during shortlisting to understand your work availability and the completion of right-to-work checks. 

If you have a disability, long-term health condition, or any access requirements, please let us know so that we can make reasonable adjustments to support you through the application and selection process. Any information you provide will be treated as confidential and used only to arrange adjustments and will not affect your application in any way
Candidates must accept or decline an internship within 5 working days of an offer being made 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement 
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we encourage candidates who may bring a diverse perspective to our team. Selection will be based on skills, potential, and a shared passion for innovation in digital technologies