The Olive Stitch | The Olive Chapter | Chennai

We're looking for a Fashion & Creative Operations Intern to join The Olive Stitch, the fashion and atelier vertical of The Olive Chapter.

We're building a fashion label from the ground up, bringing together thoughtful design, Indian textiles, craftsmanship and contemporary silhouettes.

And we're looking for someone who wants to be part of the process, not just watch it happen.

From finding the right tailor and sourcing fabrics to coordinating samples, preparing campaigns and getting collections ready for launch, you'll get hands-on exposure to the many moving parts involved in building a fashion brand.

You'll work closely with our Founder to support the development and execution of The Olive Stitch.

Your role will involve research, sourcing, coordination, documentation and execution across product development, production, marketing, campaigns and launch operations.

You'll be the person helping connect the dots and making sure things move from idea to execution.

1. Research & Vendor Sourcing

- Research and identify tailors, stitching units, pattern makers and production partners.
- Source fabric suppliers, embroidery units, printing vendors and other material suppliers.
- Identify packaging, labels, trims and garment accessory vendors.
- Collect quotations, contact details, lead times and minimum order quantities.
- Maintain and update vendor databases.

2. Fabric Sourcing & Product Development

- Assist with fabric market visits and supplier coordination.
- Source fabric swatches and document fabric details, composition, pricing and availability.
- Coordinate fabric purchases and material requirements.
- Assist with sample development and communicate approved design references to tailors.
- Coordinate fittings, sample reviews, alterations and production follow-ups.
- Maintain records of design and sample progress.

3. Sizing & Product Research

- Research standard women's S, M and L sizing measurements.
- Benchmark sizing structures across fashion brands.
- Assist with sample fittings and measurement documentation.
- Research customer sizing preferences and product fit.




- Help gather insights to support initial production quantity and size planning.

4. Production & Operations Coordination

- Track samples, fabric requirements, production timelines and garment quantities.
- Coordinate with tailors, suppliers and production partners.
- Maintain production trackers and documentation.
- Assist with inventory, stock records and product categorisation.
- Support packaging, garment labels, care labels, hang tags and shipping requirements.

5. Campaign & Photoshoot Coordination

- Assist with campaign research, references and moodboards.
- Research and shortlist models, photographers, locations and other creative collaborators.
- Coordinate model availability, measurements, fittings and schedules.
- Assist with shoot planning, call sheets, garment preparation, props and styling requirements.
- Support shoot-day logistics and post-production coordination.

You'll work within a collaborative team structure:
- Founder & Creative Lead: Leads the collection vision, creative direction, product development and final creative decisions.
- Head of Marketing & Brand: Leads brand strategy, marketing, pricing, positioning, sales funnels, customer experience and launch strategy.
- Operations & Partnerships: Leads vendor management, production operations, people coordination, partnerships, logistics and operational systems.
- Fashion & Creative Operations Intern: Supports all three functions through research, sourcing, coordination, documentation and execution.

- You'll have the opportunity to work across disciplines and understand how the different parts of a fashion business come together. We're looking for someone who is:

- Genuinely interested in fashion, textiles, design and the fashion business.




- Resourceful and comfortable researching, calling, visiting suppliers and finding solutions.
- Highly organised and attentive to detail.
- Comfortable coordinating with different people and external vendors.
- Proactive and capable of following through on assigned responsibilities.
- Curious about how garments are designed, developed, produced and sold.
- Comfortable using spreadsheets, documents and basic digital tools.
- Interested in understanding both the creative and commercial sides of fashion.

Prior experience in fashion, fashion merchandising, production or design is a plus, but not mandatory. We're more interested in your resourcefulness, curiosity, work ethic and willingness to learn.

This is an chance to experience the development of a fashion label from its earliest stages.

You'll gain practical exposure to:

- Fashion sourcing and merchandising.
- Garment development and production.
- Vendor and supplier management.
- Product sizing and inventory planning.
- Fashion campaign development and photoshoot coordination.
- Brand marketing and commercial strategy.
- Launch planning and business operations.

You'll see the entire journey, from the first fabric swatch to the finished garment reaching its customer. Role: Fashion & Creative Operations Intern

Brand: The Olive Stitch, The Olive Chapter

Location: Chennai

Experience: Freshers and early-career applicants welcome

Work Type: INR 10,000

Duration: 3 months Internship. We will re-access to a permanent role after 3 months.

Interested candidates can share their CV and a short note introducing themselves, their interest in fashion and why they'd like to work with The Olive Stitch.

Email: [email protected]

Subject: Application | Fashion & Creative Operations Intern

If you love fashion but are equally excited by the process, people, research and problem-solving that make a fashion business work, we'd love to hear from you.

We're not just making clothes. We're building an atelier, one thoughtful decision at a time.

The Olive Stitch

- A House of The Olive Chapter

📌 Fashion Intern (Chennai)
🏢 House of The Olive Chapter (TOC)
📍 Chennai