Design & Business Intern

Summary: Jaipur Rugs is offering a hands-on, immersive internship at their New York showroom for a design or business student from a top institution. The intern will work alongside the Director – USA Operations, supporting showroom operations, client interactions, and contributing to market research and event planning. Responsibilities: - Support the Director with day-to-day showroom operations, client appointments, and trade visitor management, ensuring every interaction reflects the brand’s luxury standards - Assist in preparing client presentations, product look books, pricing proposals, and custom project documentation for trade and retail clients - Help coordinate sample requests, order follow-ups, and communication with the India HQ team on production and logistics updates - Contribute to market research on US interior design trends, competitor activity, trade shows, and potential new business opportunities - Support the planning and execution of showroom events, trade activations in USA region - Maintain and update client databases, meeting notes, and sales tracking records to support the Director’s business management activities Required Qualifications: - A current student or recent graduate (within the last 12 months) of a top design, interior design, or business school – institutions such as Parsons School of Design, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Pratt Institute, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), Cornell, or equivalent are strongly preferred - Genuine passion for luxury design, interiors, and craftsmanship – someone who is excited by the idea of working with a heritage brand and understanding how beautiful things are made and sold - Strong interpersonal presence and communication skills – comfortable engaging with clients, designers, and industry professionals in a high-end showroom setting - Highly organised, detail-oriented, and eager to learn – able to handle multiple tasks with care and follow through reliably on all commitments - A self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude who is comfortable working in a small, fast-moving team environment with real responsibilities