Li & Fung

Li & Fung

Merchandising Product Design Admin Intern

Chicago · Intern · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Adobe Creative SuiteCanvaBrand StrategyExcelLogisticsResearchCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities?
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  • 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.

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.
  • Cross-Functional Communication: Support clear follow-ups and communication between local creative teams, overseas development offices, and vendor designers.
  • Support the lifecycle of product development by organizing design sketches, updating style sheets, and tracking fabric, materials, and finish selections.
  • This includes unpacking new prototypes, styling/arranging them for review, labeling, and tracking approvals between design teams and vendors.
  • Support clear follow-ups and communication between local creative teams, overseas development offices, and vendor designers.

Requirements

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, creative environment.
  • If you are in doubt as to the legitimacy of any communications purportedly from Li & Fung, please verify with us by contacting LFHR@lifung.com.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Important Notice: Fraudulent Communications: It has come to our attention that there are people posing as representatives of Li & Fung. These imposters may offer false opportunities including fake employment offers and other fraudulent opportunities by email or other means of communication. Please beware of such fraudulent communications. If you are in doubt as to the legitimacy of any communications purportedly from Li & Fung, please verify with us by contacting LFHR@lifung.com.
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  • As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

Nice to have

  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook).

Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook).
  • Important Notice: Fraudulent Communications: It has come to our attention that there are people posing as representatives of Li & Fung.
  • Please beware of such fraudulent communications.
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Benefits

  • Assist in tracking product artwork timelines and gathering commercial packaging details, ensuring the visual branding matches the design vision.
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