The Interchange – Upcycling & Fabrication Intern

Hands-on • Creative • Circular economy • Min 3 months • In-person (Queenstown/Bukit Merah)

The Interchange is a circular economy studio focused on turning overlooked waste streams such as PP woven rice bags, PVC banners, and foil packaging into functional everyday items. We work closely with communities and seniors, and run hands-on workshops alongside our R&D and product development work.

We’re looking for an intern who enjoys making, experimenting, and working with unconventional materials, and who wants real exposure to upcycling, sewing, and community-based design.

1. Upcycling, Sewing & Fabrication

• Assist with sewing samples and prototypes
• Prepare and refine templates for upcycled products
• Cut, test, and work with non-traditional materials (rice bags, banners, foil, etc.)
• Support basic sewing machine setup and maintenance

2. R&D & Material Testing

• Test new waste materials and document outcomes
• Assist in developing and improving upcycled product ideas
• Help translate experiments into repeatable processes

3. Workshops & Community Support

• Assist in public, corporate, and senior workshops
• Help guide participants through simple sewing steps
• Support workshop setup, teardown, and logistics

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum Diploma (Poly) and above, preferably in Design, Fashion, Sustainability, or related fields
• Sewing experience
• Genuinely interested in circular economy, upcycling, or sustainability
• Curious, experimental, and open to working with unconventional materials
• A team player who can also work independently after guidance
• Comfortable in a workshop and community setting

 COMMITMENT

• Mon–Fri, ~10am–7pm
• Weekend workshops occur occasionally and will be communicated in advance
• Minimum 3 months
• In-person only