London, UK
Design placement
at The Romo Group
Kirkby Design is seeking an intern for a design placement at its London studio.
Full time, three month placement, based in Chelsea Wharf, London
Salary: dependent on experience
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 three 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 three 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.
Family run since 1902, The Romo Group specialises in the supply of furnishing fabrics and wallcoverings to both the domestic and contract markets. Kirkby Design is a young and dynamic brand with its own in-house studio developing a mixture of unique, versatile, distinctive, and playful textiles. For more details on the brand please visit: www.kirkbydesign.com
The successful applicant will work alongside the brand director 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
- 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
- provide general support to the studio as and when required
- 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 via the ‘apply’ link below by 8 August 2021.
Please note that the successful applicant will need to be available to start this placement at the end of August 2021. Please be prompt in your application to avoid disappointment. Interviews will commence following the closing date.