Intern Product Development, Kvadrat Design Studio Hamburg

We are looking for a Product Development Intern to join the Design team in Hamburg for approximately 6 months starting as soon as possible.

In this position you will work proactively to assist in developing curtain textiles and rugs for the upcoming collection. As your daily work will include a variety of assignments you will need to accommodate different departments at the office and assist to coordinate multiple projects and tasks.

Your tasks will include but not be limited to:
Involvement in many steps of the product development, from the design process (e.g. woven constructions, colour palettes and technical drawings) to the introduction of new products in the market. Supporting the team in organizational and technical daily tasks. Research on design, art, sustainable materials, techniques and markets.

Your Competencies:
You are undergoing an education in textile design or fashion design. You have the ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and tasks. You are also organized, detail oriented, proactive and adaptable. You value teamwork and you are a strong communicator in both written and spoken English. A fair knowledge of German would be an advantage. A good understanding and feeling for colors is seen as an advantage, as well as a natural eye and interest in woven textiles. You also possess knowledge in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop and Excel.

Interested?
It is an opportunity to supplement your education with relevant experience within your subject and gain insight into the textile industry. If this sounds like something for you, send your application as soon as possible through our application platform below and include your portfolio. If you have any questions please reach out to Isa Glink, Creative Director, at isgl@kvadrat.org. Due to GDPR we cannot accept applications in any other ways.

We are Kvadrat

Kvadrat was established in Ebeltoft, Denmark, in 1968 and has deep roots in Scandinavia's world-famous design tradition. A leader in design innovation, Kvadrat produces high-performing design textiles, rugs, acoustic and window covering solutions for both commercial and residential interiors.

Our products reflect our commitment to colour, quality, simplicity, innovation and design. Kvadrat fabrics have been used in some of the world’s most intriguing architectural developments, such as the Gherkin, London; Museum of Modern Art, New York; Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles; Oslo Opera House, Norway; Reichstag, Berlin; Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao; Copenhagen Opera House, Denmark and Guangzhou Opera House, China.

At Kvadrat, we consistently push the aesthetic, technological and functional properties of textiles. In doing so, we collaborate with leading designers, architects, and artists, including Miriam Bäckström, Tord Boontje, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Thomas Demand, Olafur Eliasson, Alfredo Häberli, Giulio Ridolfo, Peter Saville, Finn Sködt, Roman Signer, as well as Patricia Urquiola.

We try to set up as few rules as possible. In return, we expect each person to always act in accordance with our basic values, and in doing so, to be quality-driven in all decisions and actions, to act according to our mindset of ‘strong teams – one company’, to be passionate about your daily tasks at the job and the design culture that we are an integrated part of, to stay open-minded towards clients and colleagues, and to be honest in communication and treat others with respect.

Kvadrat is a company with high ambitions both for our people and our growth. We are committed to creating a diverse work environment with a strong focus on equality, inclusion, empowerment and respect. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to ethnical background, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

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