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Junior Fashion Writer – SKINT. Magazine
SKINT. is an independent digital magazine rooted in sustainability, creativity, and community. The platform champions resourcefulness and purposeful artistry, offering an alternative vision of fashion that values conscious choices and meaningful storytelling.
Founded and led by designer Kemi Gbadebo, SKINT. reflects her wider mission for cultural and sustainable transformation. Kemi is an award‑winning circular fashion designer, journalist, and sustainability strategist, and the founder of GBADEBO, a luxury upcycling streetwear brand recognised for transforming textile waste into elevated, culturally driven pieces. Her work has gained national attention through projects such as BBC Three’s The Drop and the VISA x Vogue UK Recycle The Runway Award, representing her commitment to circularity, innovation, and community-led design. SKINT. extends the GBÁDÉBÒ ethos by spotlighting underrepresented voices and exploring creativity, sustainability, emerging tech, and the realities of navigating the creative industries today.
https://www.gbadebo.uk/blogs/skintmag-fashion
As a Junior Fashion Writer, you will help shape the platform’s editorial voice through trend pieces, interviews, profiles, critical commentary, and research-led features. Working collaboratively with the editorial lead, you’ll craft compelling narratives that align with SKINT.’s values and speak to an eco‑conscious creative audience.
This placement is ideal for emerging writers looking to build experience in digital media, sustainable fashion communication, and editorial storytelling. It offers opportunities to grow your portfolio, develop your craft, and engage with SKINT.’s creative community. The role is fully remote and flexible, allowing you to manage your time independently while contributing to a meaningful, purpose‑driven publication.
Qualifications
- Writing, Creative Writing, and Research skills
- Editorial, Proofreading, or Content Development experience
- Knowledge of—or interest in—sustainable fashion
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
- Ability to manage time and meet deadlines independently
- Familiarity with digital publishing tools is a plus
- Passion for sustainability, creativity, and storytelling
Application Requirements
Students should submit:
- Full name, student number and email address.
- A short expression of interest (150 – 300 word max) outlining why you would like the role, please ensure this is considered and aligns your skill sets to the role.
- Links to any relevant writing samples, CV, portfolio, or up to 3‑minute media of your choice (audio/video)
Hours for the Project/Internship
Up to 100 hours (eligible for a 300‑point accredited project).
Hours can be scheduled flexibly between the student and SKINT., and the placement can be conducted entirely remotely.
Associated Badges:
In A Nutshell...
- Real Experience ... Produce published articles that contribute to a growing independent digital magazine and support your developing editorial voice.
- Sustainable Focus ... Explore innovative trends, designers, and ideas that reshape fashion through conscious and resourceful practices.
- Creative Contribution ... Pitch ideas, craft stories, and bring fresh perspectives to a platform rooted in community and meaningful change.
- Professional Development ... Build your portfolio with interviews, profiles, research-led pieces, and creative editorial formats.
- Flexible & Remote ... Work independently from anywhere, managing your own schedule while meeting deadlines.
- Earn up to 300 Rise points ... awarded based on agreed project
- Earn up to 300 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.
Schedule
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15/02/26 to 15/05/26
Junior Fashion Writer – SKINT. Magazine Role will consist of remote work and travelling for interviews, also meeting with the founder online and in person.