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JOIN THE TEAM

Join the Team Behind the Fashion Week Experience

COLAFW is looking for passionate, creative, and savvy individuals — as well as those eager to learn — to help bring every part of our fashion ecosystem to life. From high-energy runway events and community activations to creative projects like our signature magazine, The COLAFW Experience, our work goes far beyond the runway.

We’re seeking creative thinkers, motivated doers, and fast learners with interest or experience in fashion event production, model coordinating, designer relations, beauty, event planning & décor, sponsorship coordination, marketing, content creation, editorial styling, magazine layout, journalism, and creative coordination.
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If you love fashion, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to contribute to something bold, collaborative, and unforgettable, we’d love to have you on our team. Bring your passion. Bring your perspective. Build your experience. Let’s create fashion magic — on and off the runway.

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✨ Perks of Volunteering with COLAFW

1. Valuable Industry Experience
  • Hands-on exposure to real fashion week operations — production, styling, media, marketing, and more.
  • Opportunity to work behind the scenes at runway shows, photoshoots, events, and creative projects.
2. Professional Skill Building
  • Develop skills in event production, coordination, communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.
  • Learn directly from industry professionals, designers, stylists, photographers, and creative directors.
3. Resume & Portfolio Boost
  • Receive verifiable volunteer experience for your résumé.
  • Gain portfolio-worthy work, especially for roles in content creation, styling, writing, photography, or design.
4. Networking Opportunities
  • Connect with designers, models, creatives, media teams, and local industry leaders.
  • Build contacts that can lead to internships, job opportunities, or future collaborations.
5. Priority Consideration for Future Paid Roles
  • Strong volunteers often become top candidates for paid staff positions in future seasons or events.
6. Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Access
  • Experience the energy, excitement, and creativity of Fashion Week productions from the inside.
  • Be part of planning sessions, rehearsals, VIP events, media coverage, and more.
7. Volunteer Appreciation & Recognition
  • Certificates, spotlight features, and special volunteer acknowledgments.
  • Access to team-only activities or events.
8. COLAFW Family Environment
  • Work in a fun, supportive, collaborative team atmosphere.
  • Make new friends and build lasting connections with people who love fashion as much as you do.
9. Perks & Gifts
  • COLAFW t-shirt or volunteer gear (if provided).
  • Access to select shows or events depending on role.
10. Be Part of Something Big
  • Contribute to elevating fashion, art, and culture in the Midlands.
  • Help create experiences that impact the community and inspire others.
  • Home
  • ABOUT US
  • GET INVOLVED
    • MODELS
    • DESIGNERS >
      • DESIGNER: MET GALA
      • DESIGNERS: FASHION WEEK
    • EMERGING STYLIST COMPETITION REGISTRATION
    • VOLUNTEER
    • COLA NIGHT OUT SPONSORSHIP
    • MET GALA SPONSORSHIP
    • FASHION WEEK SPONSORSHIP
    • PHOTOGRAPHER & MEDIA CREDENTIALS
  • 2026 COLAFW MET GALA
  • COLAFW EXPERIENCE PUBLICATION
    • The Experience- Blog
    • PUBLICATION SUBMISSION
  • COLAFW ALLIANCE
  • EVENT GALLERY