Design Intern
Hodakova
45474 - 45566
Toxic work environment with nonexistent labor conditions. The internship is unpaid, and the only "benefit" you might get is coffee—sometimes even without milk.
Hodakova relies heavily on interns, with two-thirds of the team working unpaid. This setup offers little opportunity for growth, and interns are primarily treated as production workers.
The workload is extremely demanding, with long hours that go uncompensated, and there is no gratitude for your efforts. You end up feeling unappreciated and exploited.
Communication and treatment from the Creative Director are poor, marked by a lack of professionalism and respect, particularly toward interns. This includes insults, condescension, and rude messages, sometimes even outside working hours.
In the month leading up to Fashion Week, we were required to work 15-hour days with just a one-hour break, sometimes for 6-7 days a week. None of this time was compensated. The work involved intense pressure, responsibility, and stress.
Not recommended. Spare yourself the trouble and seek an internship with a different company.