Homeware Design Industrial Placement Review
by Matalan
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
4.0
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Your Impressions
4.7
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- 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 advice would you give to others applying to Matalan
Overview
Creating, amending and recolouring print and pattern, and applying this to Homeware product briefs. Assisting with trend forecasting research and developing trend packs and colour palettes with the homeware design team. Providing sample checking feedback for suppliers and checking colours again pantone palettes. Compiling competitor benchmarking reports, sustainability reports, and industry wide research. Researching and writing a monthly internal homeware design magazine. Working alongside trainee assistant buyers to develop small ranges with with suppliers.
Skills
I have greatly developed my adobe photoshop and illustrator skills, as well learning industry level specifications for design. It has also been extremely valuable to learn how to effectively apply this print to product CADs and brief sheets, and how to communicate certain techniques to suppliers.
Responsibilities
I was very surprised with the amount of responsibility I was trusted with while on my placement, but was very pleased that this was given in a supported and healthy way. Because of the help I was given along the way I never felt overwhelmed. By the end of my placement I was very grateful for the number of independent projects I was given, as I felt these greatly helped my personal and professional development.
Support & Guidance
I received weekly 1:1's with my line manager to discuss my workload and any support I felt I needed. My support however never felt restricted to this weekly meeting, as I was able to email, message or ask a question in person at any time. Both my line manager, and the rest of the Homeware design team were happy to help at any time.
Culture
Matalan felt like a friendly place to work, with lots going on in head office to make us feel valued. I never had a bad experience with anyone.
Your Impressions
My placement with Matalan exceeded my already high expectations. I am very grateful for all the opportunities I was given, as I feel they have helped me develop both personally and professionally.
Yes
Align yourself with the company values and show your love for what you do.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Product Design
North West
September 2023
