The Romo Group is seeking a design intern (textile design) to join its team in London.

Are you a textile design graduate or someone with interior textile design experience with a passion for contemporary design, looking for an opportunity to work for a market leading interior textile brand?

An exciting opportunity for a six-month paid internship with the design house Kirkby Design is currently open. As Kirkby Design continues to grow into an influential brand by pushing the boundaries of contemporary textile design, we are seeking a passionate and organised graduate or person with relevant industry experience to join the studio on a full-time 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and busy design studio working alongside a team of designers on a variety of tasks.

The successful applicant will work alongside the Design and Brand Manager and wider design team; the main responsibility will be assisting the design team in ensuring the smooth operation of the studio. There will also be opportunities to assist in creative processes where possible including design work, photo shoots and event/exhibition planning and visiting.

To be successful in this role, Kirkby Design are seeking proactive candidates who are highly creative and educated to a degree level with a 1st in Textile Design and/or relevant industry experience in textile design. Candidates will also need to demonstrate the ability to work well as part of a team, have flexibility with their work approach and demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills.

Key responsibilities are:

assisting the design team in ensuring the efficient operation of the studio and providing general support
working in collaboration with the design team to assist in creative processes where possible including design work
assisting with photo shoots and event/exhibition planning
assisting with creative input/design work where possible
supporting the design team with trend and colour research
helping create mood boards and colour palettes
shadowing in mill sampling meetings for fabrics and wallcoverings
general administrative support for the design studio and team, helping to prepare for meetings, photoshoots, exhibitions and events
supporting the day to day running of the design studio ensuring it is organised and tidy at all times
maintaining existing databases, folders and filing
supporting telephone and email enquiries for the design studio
needs to be able to draw and use Photoshop and Illustrator

If you believe you have the relevant skills and experience, please submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter demonstrating your experience and interest in this role. In addition to support your application, please submit portfolios and recent examples of your work. Please send this information to recruitment@romo.com.

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