Junior Interior Design Curation Intern

Valley Forge Fabrics • Project Based • Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States • 1w ago

Valley Forge Fabrics is seeking a Junior Interior Design Curation Intern to work onsite in our Ft Lauderdale office, and provide hands‑on support to our Design Curator team. This entry‑level internship is ideal for a student or recent graduate with an interest in interior design, textiles, or hospitality environments who is eager to gain practical, behind‑the‑scenes experience in a professional design setting.

This role is primarily supportive in nature and will focus on physical handling of materials and samples, organization and inventory of design resources, and general assistance with day‑to‑day curation tasks. The intern will work closely with experienced Design Curator associates and gain exposure to hospitality design processes and support operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Design Curation & Sample Support

Assist with organizing, labeling, transporting, and maintaining fabric samples, boxes, binders, and design materials

Help prepare sample kits, boards, and materials for internal use and client presentations

Support textile handling tasks including folding, sorting, packing, and staging materials

Inventory & Organization

Assist with physical inventory counts of fabric samples and design materials

Help maintain orderly sample libraries, storage areas, and workspaces

Track basic inventory updates and report discrepancies to Design Curators

Physical & Operational Support

Lift, carry, push, and move boxes, samples, and materials throughout the office and storage areas

Assist with receiving, unpacking, and organizing incoming sample shipments

Support setup and breakdown of materials for meetings, internal reviews, and projects

Team Support & Learning

Work closely with Design Curator associates to support daily tasks as needed

Gain exposure to hospitality interior design materials, color concepts, and textile applications

Follow safety procedures and handling guidelines for materials and equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Current student or recent graduate in Interior Design, Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, Art, or a related field, or equivalent hands‑on interest

Ability to comfortably perform physical tasks including lifting, carrying, and standing for extended periods

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Willingness to learn and take direction in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment

Reliable, punctual, and able to work collaboratively with a team

Preferred (Not Required)

Interest in hospitality design or commercial interiors

Familiarity with fabrics, colors, patterns, or materials

Basic comfort with Microsoft Office tools

LEARNING OPPORTUNITY

This internship provides exposure to:

Hospitality interior design support operations

Textile and material handling processes

Behind‑the‑scenes design curation workflows

Professional collaboration within a design and project management environment

COMPETENCIES:

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs;
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly;
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The person in this position is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The person in this position must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, and must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds
The person in this position frequently communicates with internal/external customers and internal stakeholders. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Specific vision requirements of this job include; the ability to see things both close up and far away, the ability to correctly distinguish colors, strong peripheral vision and depth perception and the ability to quickly adjust focus
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Valley Forge Fabrics, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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