Vlisco in Helmond is looking for a curious and hands-on Archive and Collections Intern with a genuine interest in fashion, photography and cultural heritage. The onsite internship at the Helmond headquarters lasts 16 weeks or longer and pays an internship allowance of €450 per month. There is no fixed deadline, so you can apply as soon as possible. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full listing and gathered every duty and condition below.
About the Vlisco Archive
Vlisco has one of the world's most extensive textile archives, with more than 350,000 wax prints and hundreds of sample books dating back to the early 1800s. The Archive brings together a unique collection of textiles, garments, photography and stories that reflect the history of Vlisco and its connection to fashion and culture around the world.
Why the Archive Is Growing
Vlisco is developing the Archive into a creative source of inspiration for design, storytelling and new ideas. As an intern, you help explore, organise and bring parts of this collection to life.
Internship at a Glance
🏢 Department: Internship possibilities
🗄️ Role: Archive
📍 Location: Helmond, Headquarters, onsite
🎯 Focus: Fashion and Photography
⏱️ Length: 16 weeks or longer
🕘 Hours: 32–40 hours per week (pro rata)
What You Will Do
During the internship you contribute to the research, registration and digitization of Vlisco's fashion and photography collections. You help make the stories and information within the archive more accessible and support the Archive team in its day-to-day activities. Specific tasks:
🔎 Research garments and (campaign) photography within the Vlisco collection and identify relevant historical and cultural information
🗃️ Support the registration, organization and digitization of collection items
📝 Summarize research findings and help make archive information accessible and easy to share
🤝 Support the Archive Manager and Archive Coordinator with day-to-day activities and ongoing archive projects
Who Can Apply
You should be currently studying an HBO programme in Art History, Design, Fashion, Cultural Studies, Museology or a related field. The listing does not ask for previous work experience.
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What You Bring
🎨 A genuine interest in fashion, textiles, photography and/or cultural heritage
📋 You work accurately and systematically and enjoy working with historical information and collection data
🚀 You are proactive, hands-on and comfortable working independently and as part of a small team
💬 Good communication skills in English
🗣️ Dutch is a strong advantage
💾 Experience with databases, Excel or collection management systems is an advantage
What Vlisco Offers
The listing outlines the terms and conditions for interns:
🌱 A challenging and rewarding internship of 16 weeks or longer with hands-on experience
💶 An internship allowance of €450 per month, based on 32–40 hours per week (pro rata)
🚆 A workplace in the centre of Helmond, within walking distance of the train station
🎭 The chance to contribute to creative and culturally relevant projects
Using the Internship in Your Studies and Career
Archive, collection and heritage work builds research, registration and digitization skills. If you are comparing internship types, our guide to paid internships abroad explains how funded traineeships work, and you can find more roles like this in the Internship & Traineeship section on Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Vlisco internship pay?
The internship allowance is €450 per month, based on 32–40 hours per week (pro rata).
How long is the internship?
The internship lasts 16 weeks or longer.
Where is it based?
It is onsite at the Vlisco headquarters in Helmond, Netherlands, in the centre of Helmond within walking distance of the train station.
Do I need to speak Dutch?
No. Good communication skills in English are required, and Dutch is a strong advantage.
Which studies fit this internship?
The listing names an HBO programme in Art History, Design, Fashion, Cultural Studies, Museology or a related field.
What will I work on?
You research garments and campaign photography, support the registration, organization and digitization of collection items, summarize research findings and support the Archive Manager and Archive Coordinator.
Is there a deadline?
No deadline is listed. Apply as soon as possible.
Deadline
⏳ As soon as possible!
Link
🔗 Apply: https://careers.vlisco.com/en/jobs/8499826-internship-archive-collections
