MERCHANDISING PRODUCT DESIGN ADMIN INTERN
Li & Fung
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesOn-siteMerchandising
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: 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: Current undergraduate student or recent graduate looking to gain experience in Merchandising, Interior Design, Fashion, Produc