Merchandising Product Design Admin Intern

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Trend Support: Assist the merchandising team in researching current home decor trends, sourcing inspiration, and putting together seasonal mood boards and color palettes.
• Product Creation & Development: Support the lifecycle of product development by organizing design sketches, updating style sheets, and tracking fabric, materials, and finish selections.
• Sample Management: Coordinate the logistics of product and decor samples. This includes unpacking new prototypes, styling/arranging them for review, labeling, and tracking approvals between design teams and vendors.
• Artwork & Packaging Coordination: Assist in tracking product artwork timelines and gathering commercial packaging details, ensuring the visual branding matches the design vision.
• Showroom & Presentation Prep: Help organize and prepare product specifications, visual presentation boards, and materials needed for client meetings and the tender process.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Support clear follow-ups and communication between local creative teams, overseas development offices, and vendor designers.

Qualifications

• A current undergraduate student or recent graduate looking to gain experience in Merchandising, Interior Design, Fashion, Product Development, or a related creative field.
• A strong eye for home decor trends, color, and textile aesthetics.
• Exceptional organizational skills and razor-sharp attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-centric mindset.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• A collaborative team player with a positive, eager-to-learn attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with visual platforms or design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) is a strong plus.

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