Design Operations Intern
About The Position
The Design Operations Intern supports the Women’s Design team with daily operational activities, including design documentation, system maintenance, presentation preparation, meeting coordination, and organizational tasks. The role provides hands-on exposure to jewelry design and product development while helping maintain the accuracy, organization, and efficiency of Design Operations workflows and seasonal initiatives. This is a paid, 9-week internship in New York City, scheduled for June 7 through August 6, 2027. The position is hybrid and reports to the Operations Manager, Women’s Design. Interns also have access to weekly learning, social, and networking events.
Requirements
- Strong organizational and time-management skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, follow direction, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Interest in jewelry design, luxury goods, and the product development process.
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced creative environment.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Responsibilities
- Maintain Design Line Plans (DLPs), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) records, and operational trackers, ensuring information is accurate and current.
- Support PLM administration through image uploads, style updates, data entry, and general system maintenance.
- Help prepare seasonal presentations, design decks, visual communication materials, and supporting design assets using Adobe Creative Suite.
- Support Design team meetings by assisting with scheduling, agenda preparation, meeting materials, note-taking, and action-item documentation.
- Assist with preparation for milestone reviews, turnover meetings, Blue Sky reviews, and other seasonal Design meetings.
- Organize and maintain digital archives, render libraries, shared team files, and physical presentation boards.
- Support assortment documentation, reporting preparation, and tracking of seasonal Design activities.
- Assist with day-to-day organizational needs, special projects, and administrative tasks for the Women’s Design team.
Benefits
- Paid internship with estimated compensation of $25 per hour.
- Weekly learning, social, and networking events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
