Merchandising Product Design Admin Intern

## Merchandising Product Design Admin Intern Apply locations:
Chicago time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
V98105##
** Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities?**##
** Here is what you need to know about the job:
** Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to launch your career in
** home decor merchandising, product creation, and design**?
** Here is what you need to know about the job:
** The Merchandising Admin Assistant Intern for the
** Miles Hard Goods Division
** plays a vital supportive role in bringing home decor products from concept to reality. Working closely with the creative and merchandising teams, this intern will gain hands-on experience in
** trend research, product development, design coordination,
** and day-to-day creative operations. This position is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented student or recent graduate eager to learn the world of lifestyle fashion, design aesthetics, and client presentation from the ground up.
*
* Key Responsibilities:

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* ** 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.
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* Qualifications:

*** 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.
* ** Technical

Skills:

** 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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