After applying to a variety of agencies, designers etc. Gingersnap was the first response. I have always wanted to experience this side of fashion; working with models and clients, organising shoots etc. I jumped on this opportunity and started almost immediately. Throughout my month-long internship, I had the title of 'Booker Intern' and had the opportunity to experience a variety of different roles and responsibilities (all of which tested my patience, confidence and ability to work under pressure... and I loved it!).
A key part of my internship was familiarising myself with the model board. I was constantly matching models to briefs, organising test shoots, models' availability... the list goes on and on. As my work was predominantly computer based, I was taught how to use Netwalk, a model and client database software. Here, I added new models, updated profiles with new polaroids and measurements and searched for existing clients and their previous work with Gingersnap Models. I also had the opportunity to use my Photoshop skills by editing, cropping and brightening images.
One of my tasks was to organise a test shoot (taken by myself) within in the studio of two new faces. I had to come up with a mood for this shoot, supplying images of styling, make up and themes to the models. On the day of the shoot, I positioned and styled the models, continuing the shoots theme throughout.. the images are now on the models website profiles!
Other tasks included clerical duties - emailing and calling clients, models, stylists and MUA's, organising shoots and open call days. Furthermore, I had the opportunity to select model applicants which fit Gingersnap's model criteria.
I was put in charge of the social media for Gingersnap, regularly tweeting and updating Facebook statuses to encourage interaction with followers.
In conclusion, I found this experience extremely useful. I enjoyed learning how to use new software, having interaction with models and clients and organising shoots. It was interesting to understand this aspect of fashion and work in such a fast paced environment.
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