BUTTONS WANTS YOU

BETWEEN THE BUTTONS 

WANTS YOU !!

This is a call out to all Designers and New Graduates

As most are aware by now, we at BTB love reviving vintage clothing and supporting local talent in the process.

Our BTBhandmade label started out as a few dresses on a rail, to test the water, 6 months later our collections are selling out quicker than we can stitch them together!

We have grown from one designer, our stores manager Fee Ray, reworking clothing in her own time, to now stocking 7 local brands and we don't want to stop here.

We are now on the hunt for more talent, seeking local design students, graduates and established design labels to join our handmade campaign.

Here is what we are seeking .....

Students

* You must be Committed to the project, and prepared to work in your own time

* You must have a good understanding of design and garment construction, along with good quality sewing skills. 

* Time management is key as your work is produced off the premises and we really need you to be confident in your ability to suit the needs of our customers and the high demand of the stock.

*Stock is placed on the shop floor when finished, and our designers are paid their cut at the end of the month, so simply the more you make, the more we sell, the more you earn.

* We are aware that this is a lot of work alongside your coursework, this is why we need you to be committed to the project, and if we can combine it with your projects in anyway we will try to do so.

*We are also able to offer work placements for students needing to work in the industry as part of their course.

New Graduates

 This is run on a free lance basis with 2 options.

Option 1

* Rework Designers

For this you are joining the BTBhandmade team, you select stock you feel you can work with and breathe new life in to it. It is essential that you understand our customers needs and have a keen eye for current trends. Stock is placed on the shop floor when finished, and our designers are paid their cut at the end of the month, so simply the more you make, the more we sell, the more you earn.

 We need you to have :

* Your own sewing equipment including a machine.

* High quality sewing and garment construction skills.

* The ability to work in your own time and meet deadlines.

Option 2

* New Designer Makers

This option is for those graduating and already have a brand/label and are embarking on a career in the designer maker industry. We are here to offer you the first step onto the ladder by offering you an outlet to sell your goods. You must be a registered business and have a reasonable stock level to begin with. Your stock is provided to us on SOR (sale or return) and BTB take a 30% commission of sales. 

In return we help promote you and offer you not only space in the store, but the chance to have your work exhibited in fashion shows, fairs and other events.

Established Design Labels

This option is for local designers and labels that are already established, and know the tricks of the trade. We aim to take on those who don't stock too many other outlets in the surrounding areas as we really strive to provide our customers with something different and unique. 

I'm afraid as we are a non profit design organization we do not have the means to buy on wholesale. 

Therefore your stock is given to us on SOR (Sale or Return) and BTB take a commission from the sales. This is paid to you at the end of the month along with sales records of which items have sold. We enjoy working this way as it gives us, and yourself,  the flexibility to keep your ranges fresh to appeal to the customer more, and allows you to trial new designs and give us the exclusivity of those products.

So .... think you have what we are looking for?

How to apply :

1. email our design manager on fee@betweenthebuttons.com

2. Name the subject title 'New Designers'

3. Outline which category applies to you (student/new graduate/established)

4. Attach your CV

5. Who are you? what do you do? ... Tells us all about you, we would love to know your background in design,what makes you tick, who inspires you, where your draw your inspiration from, etc etc etc .... So we would like you to write a covering email to tell us everything you think we should know about you, and why you would be a great asset to the BTBhandmade Design Sector of our business.

6. Attach imagery of your work, and/or link us to your website/blog.

Successful students/new graduate applicants will be contacted for interviews, and established designers will be contacted for assessments.

We look forward to hearing from you and see the 

creativity flow! 

REmember us ... REcycle REuse REwork RElove

xxx