UDGN REMOTE RESIDENCY PLACEMENT
Creating Pathways. Bridging Gaps.
The UDGN Remote Industry Residency Programme is a 4–6 week digital mentorship and project-based experience designed to connect emerging Black and minority ethnic designers with leading fashion, media, and creative industry brands.
Through real life Industry placement and weekly one-hour check-ins with an assigned industry mentor, participants work on a real creative or editorial brief, gaining hands-on experience, professional feedback, and portfolio-ready outcomes.
The programme is fully administered by the UDGN Impact Arm and is free of charge to all selected participants.
Our goal is to bridge access gaps, create meaningful industry exposure, and support designers as they build stronger creative identities and globally relevant portfolios all from anywhere in the world.
Opportunities
How It Works — Programme Structure & Timeline
The Residency Program runs for 4–6 weeks, combining professional placement, structured learning, and reflective development to ensure meaningful industry exposure.
Timeline Breakdown
• Week 1 — Orientation & Preparation
Programme onboarding, role clarity, expectations, goal setting, and professional skills preparation.
• Weeks 2–5 — Placement & Project Work
Interns are embedded within partner organisations, contributing to real projects, attending meetings, supporting
day-to-day operations, and receiving mentorship and regular check-ins.
• Week 6 — Review & Showcase
Participants reflect on their learning, present outcomes from their placement, receive feedback, and explore
next steps for career progression.
Partner Organisations & Internship Opportunities
Opportunities
I.DEA PR — Fashion PR Intern
Organisation Bio:
I.DEA PR is a boutique fashion public relations agency supporting designers and creative brands through media relations, press strategy, and fashion week activations.
Internship Role:
Fashion PR Assistant
Role Responsibilities:
• Support PR activities during fashion weeks and industry events
• Assist with research, media lists, and press materials
• Support backstage coordination and event logistics
• Monitor press coverage and compile reports
• Assist with influencer outreach and client communications
Website Link: I.DEA PR
Opportunities
Marie Claire Nigeria — Fashion Journalism Intern
Organisation Bio:
Marie Claire Nigeria is the Nigerian edition of the globally recognised Marie Claire brand, focusing on fashion, beauty, culture, and lifestyle journalism while amplifying contemporary African creative voices.
Internship Role:
Fashion Journalism Intern
Role Responsibilities:
• Research and pitch fashion and culture stories
• Assist with writing, editing, and preparing editorial content
• Support editorial planning and newsroom operations
• Attend fashion events and document industry insights
• Assist with interviews, features, and trend reporting
Website Link: https://marieclaire.ng
Organisation Bio:
Salubata is a sustainable fashion brand transforming plastic waste into modular footwear,
recognised globally for its innovation in circular fashion and environmental impact.
Internship Role:
Fashion Market Researcher
Role Responsibilities:
• Conduct market and consumer research within sustainable fashion
• Analyse trends, competitors, and consumer behaviour
• Support product development insights through research
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal strategy use
• Assist with data collection and market positioning analysis
Website Link:
Opportunities
Salubata — Sustainable Fashion & Market Research Intern
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Internship Programme Participant Directionary
Before joining UDGN, I had only seen the fashion industry from the outside. Through my six-week placement with I.DEA PR, I stepped into a real working environment and supported the team during Fashion Week. As a young Black woman entering the industry, access and opportunity mean everything. This internship has shown me that I belong in this space and has given me the confidence to take my career seriously.
Morife Olubajo,