WORK WITH CHHAPAK
Chhapak is a brand that focuses on crafting modern interpretations of traditional Indian Handicrafts. Our brand creates handcrafted lifestyle products with a utility value. Our mission is to create a haven for artisans across India while harnessing the creative potential of design.
We invite you to intern with us in any field of your choice from product design, graphic design, social media management, marketing, to content/blog writing. During your internship you will work alongside design enthusiasts and educators, such as Mr.Vikas Gupta, an alumnus of NID (National Institute of Design). Working with Chhapak will help you in getting hands-on experience with materials, products, marketing, and blogging. We believe in ideation, process, technique, and outcome. Our Internship Program will help you grow as a learner and implore you to expand your horizons.
MENTORS
Vikas Gupta
Founder, Chhapak
NID Alumnus
Niyati Shah
Content & Marketing Manager
Chhapak
Jay Ayar
Soft Materials Artisan
Chhapak
INTERN DIARIES
"My internship project at Chhapak gave me an opportunity to learn the process of creatively
collaborating with artisans and meet the contemporary needs of market. I look forward to work close with nature and also be a part of such collaboration where craftsmen and designers collaborate to preserve our cultural richness" says Nishi.
"Summer Apprenticeship at Chhapak Design Studio was a great experience for me. During the course of these 4 weeks I had faced many challenges and difficulties as a mentee but I overcame them with the help and guidance of my mentors, Vikas sir and Jai sir. I learnt how a design firm works and got an in-depth understanding of the design process" says Akanksha.
"It was such a great experience working with Chhapak studio. It was a great opportunity for me to work with the local artisans and to see their wooden lathe skill. This internship gave me an opportunity to explore different materials and different areas to work upon. I thoroughly enjoyed my 6 weeks internship" says Khushboo.
WHERE, WHEN, HOW
LOCATION: Chhapak Design Studio, Varanasi
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WHEN: Internship may begin anytime from April 2020
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SELECTION: Based on work sample and interview
Application does not ensure selection. Interns will be selected after screening.
for any queries, drop a mail to niyati@chhapak.com