Interns

Position Overview

This isn’t your average internship. At Swara, you’ll be part of a high-growth, high-energy team building a fashion brand rooted in purpose. We’ve collaborated with Ivy League scholars, rural artisans, changemakers, and creators. Now, we’re looking for the next generation of leaders to join us.Whether you’re passionate about fashion, sustainability, women’s rights, digital storytelling, or just love a good challenge, this internship will be an intense, hands-on experience that demands creativity, commitment, and hustle. You’ll be mentored directly by Swara’s leadership and work closely with teams across functions.We want go-getters. If you’ve played competitive sports, led student councils, launched projects, won debates, built clubs, or just consistently pushed boundaries - this is your place. We’ll give you real responsibilities and real problems to solve.Location:Cochin, Kerala

Key Responsibilities

You’ll be matched to a team based on your interests and our needs. Areas you could work in include:

📱 Content & Community

• Assist in drafting captions, designing posts, and creating reels
• Research relevant influencers and community accounts
• Help coordinate social media campaigns and newsletter updates
  

🎨 Design & Sourcing

• Support with swatch sourcing, sampling follow-ups, and inventory
• Assist in creating product sheets and documenting the design process
• Learn about ethical fashion and Indian crafts firsthand
  

📦 Operations & Logistics

• Track orders, coordinate with vendors, and manage dispatch processes
• Organise studio supplies, fabric inventory, and packaging
• Help maintain studio systems and checklists
  

🚍 Program Support – CraftHER

• Assist with student communications and logistics
• Document workshops and guest sessions through photos and notes
• Help manage accommodation, travel, and daily schedules during program weeks
  

🏛️ Founder’s Office

• Work closely with the CEO on special projects, reports, and research
• Assist with pitch decks, partnership communication, and investor memos
• Help draft internal updates, organize meetings, and manage follow-ups
• Gain exposure to high-level decision-making and cross-functional strategy
  

A Day In The Life

You're at the Swara studio in Kochi by 10 AM. The day might begin with a brainstorming session for an upcoming Women in Business campaign, followed by sorting fabric swatches or editing behind-the-scenes footage from a CraftHER workshop. You’ll update Google Sheets, send a message to an artisan, coordinate a pickup with a delivery partner, and help caption Instagram stories from today’s team shoot. You’ll probably learn more in a week than most do in a semester.Some days may be calm and focused, others wildly fast-paced. You’ll need to think on your feet, communicate clearly, and be open to taking on things you’ve never done before.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Excited to learn and contribute to a mission-led brand
• Fluent in English (Malayalam is a bonus)
• Strong attention to detail and initiative
• Comfortable with tools like Google Docs, Instagram, and Canva
• Based in Kochi with full-time availability for at least 6 weeks
  

Good To Have

• Past leadership roles (student council, clubs, etc.)
• Competitive sports, volunteering, or startup experience
  

What You'll Gain

• Real-world experience working in a fast-growing ethical fashion and learning company
• Mentorship from the Swara core team
• Access to a network of global collaborators, designers, and changemakers — we’ve worked with students from top universities like the University of Oxford, Columbia, and Brown
• A recommendation letter on successful completion
• A certificate of internship and a stipend of ₹5,000 per month
• Most importantly, a transformative journey that will challenge and inspire you — expect real work, real impact, and memories for life
  

How To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application via this Google Form.Swara is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.