About the Role

Love textiles, fabrics, and garment quality? Join our Sourcing & Production team in Amsterdam as a Material Development & Quality Intern and learn how iconic collections move from raw materials to finished garments.

As our Material Development & Quality Intern, you’ll be the right hand to our Senior Material Specialist. You’ll get hands-on experience across the entire material lifecycle, from fabric development and lab dips to performance testing and sustainable material sourcing.

This role is built for a curious student who wants to understand what makes a premium garment truly marvellous, combining an eye for detail with a passion for textile innovation.

About MR MARVIS 

MR MARVIS is an Amsterdam-based men's clothing brand launched in 2016, dedicated to creating the perfect shorts, trousers and tops. We are the largest Dutch clothing brand with a B Corp Certification; a label which is only awarded to companies that demonstrably make a positive impact and contribute to a better world. You’ve probably spotted us in vibrant cities such as Amsterdam, Antwerp, Munich and Brussels and we have a strong online presence across Europe.

A diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. So no matter where you’re from, who you love, or what you believe in, we welcome you to be your true self at MR MARVIS. To make our employees feel marvellous, we offer pension schemes and disability insurance and give them the opportunity to invest in personal growth and development.

What you'll do

Fabric & Trim Development

• Supplier Coordination: Request and track fabric submissions, lab dips, strike-offs, and trim samples from global mills under the guidance of our Senior Material Specialist.

• Color & Sample Approval: Register incoming lab dips and bulk color cuts, helping prepare them for internal review and feedback.

• Material Archiving: Maintain our physical and digital fabric libraries so seasonal developments and technical specs are easy for Design and Product teams to find.

Quality & Testing Preparation

• Performance Testing: Help coordinate fabric and garment testing (pilling, colorfastness, shrinkage) with third-party labs like Citeve to ensure high standards.

• Data & Wear Testing: Organize test results for quick comparisons and assist in running physical wear tests on new developments.

Systems & Sustainability

• PLM System Maintenance: Keep fabric details, compositions, and supplier info structured and updated in our PLM systems.

• Sustainability Tracking: Assist in gathering supplier certifications, fiber traceability data, and exploring ways to reuse carry-over fabrics.

What you'll learn

• End-to-end fabric and trim development from initial concept to bulk production.

• How a premium B Corp apparel brand manages quality control and international suppliers.

• Hands-on experience with textile testing methodologies and PLM data systems.

What you'll bring

Essential

• Education: Currently studying Fashion, Textile Engineering or a related field.

• Textile Interest: A strong curiosity about fabrics, materials, garment construction, and quality.

• Organization: Highly structured with an eye for detail and data accuracy.

• Software & Communication: Comfortable with Excel and Gmail, with strong spoken and written English.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with PLM systems.

• Previous hands-on experience with fabrics or apparel production.

What you'll get

• A stipend of €500,- p.m. (based on full-time internship);

• 20 vacation days per year (10 per 6-month internship)

• Mobility allowance in case you live outside of Amsterdam

• All equipment needed to set you up success

• Daily free & fresh lunch served at the office

• 20% discount on the entire MR MARVIS collection

• Monthly "Wellbeing budget for Swapfiets, Treatwell, or several gyms. Want to invest your budget? You can, via Peaks!

• Free unlimited access to OpenUp (coaching/psychologists platform) as well as Meditation Moments (meditation App)

• Personal development opportunities to help you grow and excel in your role

• Working in an inspiring office in the heart of Amsterdam

• Join a B-corp and make a real impact

• Working in a fun, international team at a fast growing scale-up

• Amazing team events and weekly Friday drinks with your colleagues

MR MARVIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment for all current and potential employees. A diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. So no matter where you’re from, who you love, or what you believe in, we welcome you to be your true self at MR MARVIS.