Home Ware Designer Review
by Matalan
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Business Insight
5.0
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Culture
5.0
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
- Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
- 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
- Please rate how insightful you found the insight
- How would you rate the structure of the insight
- How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
- 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the networking opportunities?
- Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
- 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Matalan
- 7. Would you recommend Matalan to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Matalan
Overview
I joined the Design Team in researching trends and building up ideas for AW24 collections. The role involved physically and digitally compiling research and reviewing successes of previous collections. I had a chance to create imagery for potential use in next year's seasonal collections. I also joined in design meetings and buyer reviews along with colour generation for trend packs.
Skills
Extensive research and image generation. Accurately compiling a trend pack and curating imagery for a cohesive approach across homeware department.
Business Insight
I underestimated how many roles were involved in creating and launching good quality collections and it was good to know what processes were involved in ensuring the design teams kept a consistent approach.
Culture
Warm and positive. The team greatly encouraged questions and were happy to give guidance. There were lots of students on other placements so I didn't feel uncomfortable asking or feeling out of place
Your Impressions
I learnt a lot about the job role whilst I was there and understood more about what it entailed compared to my previously limited understanding. It gave me a good deal to think about whether I was ready to join the industry and if I was properly suited for this role.
Yes
Take the chance. The workplace is a great learning environment and is fully designed to help students learn on the go. Even. Short experience opens your eyes to parts of the industry you may not have been aware of.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Product Design
North West
August 2023
