The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
About the Role
We are looking for a fashion student at Manchester Metropolitan University to support an exciting product development project in collaboration with Levitex Foams Ltd.
You will be working on the creation of textile covers for a novel lumbar support cushion, currently being developed as part of a clinical research programme between Manchester Metropolitan University and Levitex.
This is a hands-on role focused on stitching and assembling cushion covers, contributing directly to prototypes used in a live clinical trial.
About the Project
Levitex is a Manchester-based company specialising in clinically informed sleep and posture products, with a strong track record of research-led innovation and university collaboration.
They have previously partnered with universities on creative and technical projects, including developing wearable concepts such as the “pillow smuggler” jacket, where fashion students translated ergonomic products into innovative garments.
This new project continues that approach, combining fashion, healthcare, and product innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Stitch and assemble cushion covers to specification
- Work with supplied patterns and materials
- Support iterative prototyping (adjusting designs based on feedback)
- Maintain quality and consistency across small production runs
- Collaborate with the research and product team when required
What You’ll Gain
- Paid, flexible work alongside your studies
- Experience contributing to a live clinical research project
- Exposure to industry collaboration between academia and a commercial brand
- Portfolio-worthy experience in functional/medical product design
- Insight into how fashion skills translate into real-world innovation
- Opportunities for social media collaboration (Levitex has a following of 700K and 21M+ likes across Instagram and TikTok)
Dates: 1 June - 1 September 2026
Location: Manchester Metropolitan University (on-campus)/Remote
Hours: Casual / flexible (to fit around studies)