Join our Dream Team at O My Bag!

We don't just make handbags; we make a statement. We are changing the leather and fashion industry by creating fair job opportunities and connecting producers in small communities to the global market. We're an ambitious and positive team and bring a 'can do' attitude on our serious mission to create a better world. We own two stores in Amsterdam, and you will find our bags all over the world.

O My Bag is looking for a proactive, detail-oriented and purpose-driven Production & Sustainability Intern to join our team for a 6-month full-time internship. In this dynamic role, you’ll work at the intersection of sustainable design development, innovation, and impact. Supporting both our Production and Sustainability teams in day-to-day tasks, long-term projects, and cross-functional initiatives, you’ll contribute to the conscious and ethical design development of our bags, ensuring they bring a positive impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll assist the production team in ensuring smooth operations across development, planning and product lifecycle processes. You’ll work closely with the Production Developer to help us grow our impact.

Your responsibilities include:

• Sustainable Design Development: Contribute to the collection development from concept to final product, including assistance with technical drawings and prototype reviews.

• Sampling: Support the sampling process by collecting and organizing feedback.

• Traceability & Digital Passport: Help in the digital product passport (QR code) process, from initial setup at headquarters to the final stages of implementation.

• Double Materiality Assessment: Support the execution of the assessment

• Data Management & Reporting: Assist with data collection for our yearly footprint calculation, maintain and update the product database, ensuring all product details are accurately updated into the system.

• Support sustainability projects: You’ll help bring our sustainability work to life. From supporting events and panel talks hosted by O My Bag, to assisting with our living wage project and researching new social impact collaborations.

• Content Creation: Help writing product & sustainability content for our social channels (website, LinkedIn, Instagram & TikTok).

• Materials Research & Management: Research new sustainable and innovative materials, including alternatives for leather.

• Team Support: Help prepare team presentations and coordinate small team activities.

• Analysis: Provide short weekly updates on sales and competitor trends.

You Are…

• Currently studying in the Netherlands, in Fashion Production, Supply Chain Management,  Sustainability, or a related field.

• Excited about joining a fast-growing, international scale-up where no two days are the same.

• Someone who gets things done and always strives for the best result.

• Creative thinker, organized, detail-oriented, and not afraid to take initiative.

• A strong communicator, fluent in English (Dutch is a plus!).

• Available full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 5–6 months.

• Passionate about ethical fashion, sustainability, and making a positive impact.

• Experience in working with tools like Illustrator and Excel is a must.

• Based in (or willing to commute daily to) Amsterdam, as the role requires working from our office in De Pijp.
  

What We Offer

• 🌍 Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a B Corp certified brand that’s all about making fashion fairer for people and the planet.

• 🤝 Hands-On Experience: Get real responsibilities in both production and sustainability projects.

• 🌱 Impactful Change: Contribute directly to ethical and sustainable practices that truly make a difference.

• 📍 Inspiring Location: Work from our cozy HQ in the buzzing De Pijp area, right in the heart of Amsterdam.

• 📚 Continuous Learning: Grow your skills through trainings, projects, and everyday learning moments.

• 🎉 Team Spirit: Join our fun monthly activities organized by the Party Committee (yes, that’s a thing!).

• 💰 Allowance: €400 per month (based on a 40-hour week).

• ☀️ Time to Recharge: 6 vacation days to relax and reset.

• 💡 Creative Environment: A dynamic, international team where your ideas are always welcome.

We’re on a mission to change the leather and fashion industries by creating fair jobs, connecting producers in small communities to the global market and making beautiful bags with a purpose. With two stores in Amsterdam and our bags going global, we’re growing fast—and we want YOU to be part of it!

Meet the Team
You’ll join our Production & Sustainability Team, led by Jessica our Head of Product & Sustainability. Your internship supervisor will be Roberta, our Product Developer and bag designer, who will guide you throughout your journey.

You’ll also work closely with Alexandra, our Sustainability Manager.

Apply now and let's create a brighter future together! 💼🌍✨
For any questions you can contact our HR & Office Assistant Britt van Houten