RMIT Fashion Enterprise
Discover opportunities through collaborations with our booming neighbour
Program overview
Get real-world experience and industry contacts to help launch your global career.
Travel to Indonesia for four weeks to enter the fashion world and complete an industry project for a highly-regarded host organisation.
$4,000 New Colombo Plan grants and OS-HELP loans of up to $10,130 are available, subject to eligibility.
The program is run in collaboration with the Islamic Fashion Institute (IFI). You will work in teams with IFI students to complete your industry project, and present your findings to all stakeholders at the program’s conclusion.
During the program you'll participate in workshops alongside students and academics from RMIT and IFI. You'll also engage with a range of organisations, including designers, manufacturers, retail outlets, logistics providers, business councils, and government agencies. These visits will give you valuable insights into their operations and offer a deeper understanding of the fashion industry and supply chain in Indonesia and the broader region.
This program is for second and third-year students enrolled in the Bachelor of Fashion (Enterprise) and is supported by the team at RMIT: Dr Carolina Quintero Rodriguez and Dr Rashmita Bardalai.
Earn credit for two RMIT subjects and gain valuable professional experience for your future in the fashion industry.
Program features
Industry projects
Working in a small team of Australian and Indonesian students, you will produce an entrepreneurial solution to a challenge presented to you by a real-world host organisation. You will receive guidance from your host during the program, and will present your findings back to them at the end of the program.
Your areas of interest and career ambitions will be taken into account during the project allocation process to help ensure that you get the most out of the experience. As an example of a project, a past group worked with Rantai Tekstil Lestari (RTL), an Indonesian association of private sectors, fashion designers, academics and NGOs committed to promoting sustainability through Indonesia’s textile and fashion industry. The students were tasked with researching textile waste in Indonesia and how companies can become more sustainable. For more about this experience, please read the article published by RMIT.
Organisational visits
You will attend industry-hosted seminars and workshops that will give you access to experts to gather information for your project. Some likely visits may include:
- Australian and Indonesian government (e.g. AusTrade, Vic Gov Trade and Investment, Jakarta Smart City) and business councils (Indonesia Australia Business Council), to give an understanding of the Australia-Indonesia bilateral relationship and business environment;
- Designers (e.g. JENAHARA, Kami Idea, Hijack Sandals) working between Indonesia and Australia, who will provide unique insights into the differences and similarities between the markets and the opportunities for the future;
- Manufacturers and logistics businesses (e.g. Trisco, Sipatamoda) on the challenges of doing business between Australia and Indonesia
- Retailers (e.g. Delami Brands, Uniqlo) on the challenges and opportunities of various markets;
- Entrepreneurship specialists, including venture capitalists (e.g. GDP Venture) and successful startups (e.g. MYCL).
Cultural immersion & networking
This program is designed to equip you with essential transferable skills for thriving in multicultural environments, while expanding your professional and social networks in preparation for an international career.
Cultural activities include around 12 hours of basic Indonesian language lessons, an introduction to Indonesia’s contemporary culture, history, and religion, and a fun city discovery experience in Jakarta and Bandung. Where possible, you'll also have the opportunity to attend professional networking events with relevant industry bodies.
Throughout the program, you'll work closely with Indonesian students, fostering genuine and lasting friendships along the way!
Current Available Projects
Book a chat to discuss your preferred option and select the project that is right for you
Available Projects
BerTjorak: Social Media Campaign and Product Launch Project
Organisation Overview
Bertjorak is an Indonesian fashion brand known for its bright, pop colours and quirky personality. The brand celebrates Indonesia’s diversity through youthful, everyday apparel that blends bold self-expression with a commitment to local creativity and cultural identity. Through collaborations with creative communities and sustainable fashion initiatives, Bertjorak aims to inspire positivity while encouraging responsible production and design practices.
Project Overview
This project provides interns with hands-on experience in planning, developing, and executing a social media campaign for a new product/collection launch. Interns will work closely with the creative and marketing teams to translate brand identity into engaging digital content, while gaining practical exposure to campaign strategy, content production, and execution.
Project Objectives
Assist the creative team in developing campaign concepts for a new collection, including moodboards, storytelling, and visual direction
Support the social media team in building a campaign strategy for Instagram and TikTok, from ideation to execution
Contribute to content planning, including ideas, storyline, timeline, and content formats
Assist in managing campaign timelines to ensure smooth and timely execution
Collaborate with different departments (creative, marketing, production) to align schedules for campaign and product launch
Participate in photoshoots/videoshoots (with potential involvement as talent- to be confirmed depending on product readiness)
Key Responsibilities
Campaign Concept Development
Create moodboards and define visual direction
Develop storytelling and campaign narrative aligned with brand identity
Social Media Strategy & Planning
Propose content ideas and formats for Instagram & TikTok
Develop campaign flow (pre-launch, launch, post-launch)
Plan timeline and posting schedule
Content Production Support
Executing content creation (video, photo, design, or simple assets)
Project Coordination
Support timeline tracking and coordination across teams
Ensure deliverables are aligned with campaign deadlines
Expected Outputs / Deliverables
Campaign moodboard & storyline
Social media strategy for Instagram & TikTok (including content plan & timeline)
Content outputs (e.g., short videos, photos, designs, or digital flyers)
Learning Outcomes
By completing this project, interns will:
Understand end-to-end campaign development for a product launch
Gain practical skills in social media strategy and content creation
Develop creative thinking and storytelling abilities
Experience cross-functional collaboration in a real working environment
Build a portfolio of campaign work relevant to creative, marketing, and brand roles
This project is designed for interns who are interested in understanding the creative and operational side of a fashion brand. It offers hands-on experience in transforming ideas into tangible products and campaigns, while building a strong foundation in brand storytelling and execution.
At the end of your internship, you will be expected to deliver a final presentation summarizing your experience, key contributions, and, where relevant, suggestions for improvements within the organisation.
Please note that this position description is subject to change. Further details on the project and its outcomes will be provided closer to the internship start date.
Dama Kara: Creative Activation Strategy to Introduce Dama Kara to the International Market
Organisation Overview
Damakara is an Indonesian fashion brand that focuses on creating apparel by combining traditional textile techniques—such as batik, ikat, embroidery, and hand-stitching—with modern design. The organization is committed not only to preserving cultural heritage but also to generating social impact by empowering local artisans, home-based tailors, and women in rural communities. In addition, Damakara integrates inclusivity into its work by collaborating with individuals with special needs, incorporating their creative outputs into its designs. Overall, the brand positions itself as a socially conscious and culturally driven fashion enterprise that promotes sustainability, community empowerment, and meaningful craftsmanship.
Project Details / Objective
This project aims to explore how Dama Kara’s fashion products can be developed, positioned, and communicated to an international audience through a creative activation approach.
Interns will work on a project based on a mini creative pop-up and digital campaign, which will serve as a pilot activation to:
Introduce Dama Kara products to the international target market
Build globally relevant brand storytelling
Create a fashion-based experience (styling, showcase, content)
Produce creative content for marketing purposes
Through this project, interns will be involved in the process of:
Understanding the product and brand identity
Developing experience and campaign concepts
Producing visual content
Conducting a mini activation as a form of market testing
Expected Output
Event concept (mini pop-up activation)
1 mini creative activation (scaled-down execution)
2–3 video reels (fashion/content storytelling)
2–3 photo/carousel content
Moodboard and creative direction
Brand storytelling (narrative)
Insights and recommendations for brand development in the international market
Team Composition
Each group will consist of 4–6 students.
Students involved are expected to come from disciplines relevant to the fashion and creative industries, such as:
Fashion Design / Fashion Enterprise
Fashion Marketing / Business
Creative Direction / Visual Communication Design
Media & Communication / Content Production
Marketing / Branding
Students are also expected to have competencies in:
Creative concept development
Understanding of fashion products
Visual content production
Branding and marketing strategy development
At the end of your internship, you will be expected to deliver a final presentation summarizing your experience, key contributions, and, where relevant, suggestions for improvements within the organisation.
Please note that this position description is subject to change. Further details on the project and its outcomes will be provided closer to the internship start date.
Sellywira: Social Media Content Development and Branding
Organisation Overview
Sellywira is a local brand from Bandung that focuses on ready-to-wear deluxe clothing for modest and modern women, featuring a feminine and elegant style. Using carefully selected high-quality materials, we believe that every piece of clothing reflects beauty and individuality.
Project Background
Sellywira is currently in the stage of brand development, particularly in strengthening its identity and presence on social media platforms. While content has been consistently produced, there is still a lack of cohesion in terms of visual direction and storytelling.
Therefore, this project is designed to focus on building and enhancing Sellywira’s branding through social media, aiming to create a stronger, more defined, and consistent brand character.
Project Objectives
- To support the development of a consistent and strong brand identity for Sellywira on social media
- To enhance the quality of visual content and storytelling
- To bring fresh perspectives, including international insights, into the content creation process
- To provide hands-on experience for interns in end-to-end social media content development
Project Scope / Activities
- Interns will be involved in the Social Media Content Development & Branding process, including:
- Brainstorming and developing content ideas
- Creating content concepts and storytelling direction
- Participating in content production (including shooting)
- Assisting in content finalization for publication
- Interns may also have the opportunity to participate as content talent, based on their consent and personal comfort.
Expected Outputs
- A series of social media content ready for publication
- A clearer and more consistent visual direction for Sellywira’s branding
- Content that reflects fresh, creative, and globally relevant perspectives
At the end of your internship, you will be expected to deliver a final presentation summarizing your experience, key contributions, and, where relevant, suggestions for improvements within the organisation.
Please note that this position description is subject to change. Further details on the project and its outcomes will be provided closer to the internship start date.
Dates & fees
| Details | Fashion Intensive |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 weeks |
| Start | 13 June 2026 |
| End | 11 July 2026 |
| App close | 25 April 2026 |
| Fee | $4,600 |
| NCP Funding* | $4,000 |
*A limited number of grants are available to eligible students. Learn more.
Inclusions & exclusions
Inclusions
- Industry project placement and support
- Accommodation in a mixture of private accommodation in shared apartment or co-living arrangement and twinshare (same gender) accommodation at a hotel
- Pre-departure support, including visa advice and sponsorship where required
- Administrative support, including academic credit approval (if applicable)
- Airport transfers on nominated arrival and departure dates
- Immersive orientation program
- Intercultural communication workshop
- 12 hours of Indonesian language lessons
- Industry visits
- Career development workshop
- 24/7 in-country support
- Weekly check-ins
- International internships completion certificate
- Connection with Indonesian students from local universities
- Transport to organised events
Exclusions
- Internet, phone and home working set-up
- Flight costs, airport taxes and associated costs
- Visa costs and passport fees
- Travel insurance
- Meals and drinks
- Enrolment fees for any subjects at your university
- Host-specific requirements (ie. uniform, safety equipment)
- Vaccinations (if required)
- Laundry, toiletries and amenities
- Extra activities and travel, or any other items of a personal nature
- Daily transportation costs
Why Indonesia?
Opportunities abound with this key partner and centre for regional strategy and economic development
Indonesia has the largest economy in Southeast Asia, and is predicted to be the world’s fifth-largest economy by 2030. Australia and Indonesia signed the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) in 2019, marking the beginning of a new era of enhanced strategic and commercial cooperation. Opportunities abound in a diverse range of areas, including business and trade, finance, technology, infrastructure development, education, environmental conservation, security and more.
Click here to learn more about the opportunities Indonesia has to offer you.
Course credit
Complete two subjects while on the program
Through this program, you will complete two 12-credit point subjects:
- BUSM4793: Fashion Enterprise Global Experience
- GRAP2683: Fashion and Textile Industry Placement
For more information and to discuss how this could fit into your study plan, please contact:
- Dr Carolina Quintero Rodriguez on carolina.quinterorodriguez@rmit.edu.au
- Dr Rashmita Bardalai on rashmita.bardalai@rmit.edu.au
Grants & funding
$4,000 NCP grants are available for this program
New Colombo Plan (NCP)
You are likely to be eligible for an NCP grant if:
- You are an Australian citizen
- You are an undergraduate student at RMIT
- This experience will count toward your uni degree
- You have received no more than one NCP grant previously (no more than two in total)
These $4,000 grants effectively brings the program fee down to $600. And the best part is that because they are grants, not loans, you don’t need to pay them back!
Connect with your International Office to confirm your eligibility or discuss it with our team during your initial consultation and we will point you in the right direction. Note that you will be advised whether or not you have been allocated a grant before you need to accept your spot on the program.
Grants are limited and are distributed on a first-come-first-served basis, so apply early for your best chance of receiving one!
OS-HELP repayable loan
OS-HELP is a loan available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place who plan to undertake some of their study overseas. If your experience with us will count towards the requirements for your Commonwealth supported course in Australia, you may be able to borrow up to $10,130. You may also be eligible to borrow an extra $1,345 if you study Indonesian language in preparation for your internship. Learn more about OS-HELP here.
Other funding options
Learn about all other funding options that might be available to you, on our webpage here.
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Hear from our students
Hear from some of our students who have undertaken the Fashion Enterprise Program
"When I was in Indonesia, I did an internship with Edelman, a Communications and PR firm. I had the most amazing experience, and I have since landed an incredible job from it!"
"When I was in Indonesia, I did an internship with Edelman, a Communications and PR firm. I had the most amazing experience, and I have since landed an incredible job from it!"
"When I was in Indonesia, I did an internship with Edelman, a Communications and PR firm. I had the most amazing experience, and I have since landed an incredible job from it!"
"When I was in Indonesia, I did an internship with Edelman, a Communications and PR firm. I had the most amazing experience, and I have since landed an incredible job from it!"
"When I was in Indonesia, I did an internship with Edelman, a Communications and PR firm. I had the most amazing experience, and I have since landed an incredible job from it!"
