Design Trade Sales Internship

Design Trade Sales Intern – Merida Studio

Location: Boston Design Center , 1 Design Center Place, Boston MA
Duration:  Three months beginning Sept 2025
Type: Part time or full time 

About Merida Studio

Merida Studio is a textile design studio and gallery that creates limited edition works of art through weaving. Based in Fall River, Massachusetts, we are committed to craftsmanship, material innovation, and the intersection of art and design. Our rugs are woven and finished to order in our workshop, serving interior designers and architects across the country.

Internship Project: Building a Strategic Design Firm Database for Business Development

This project aims to support the company’s business development and outreach efforts by identifying, researching, and profiling top interior design and architecture firms across key U.S. markets. The intern will lead the creation and ongoing refinement of a comprehensive database of high-potential firms, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct targeted research to identify interior design and architecture firms in major U.S. cities with strong market presence or unique design signatures.
• Analyze leading design publications (e.g., Architectural Digest, Dezeen, Dwell) to surface notable studios and emerging talent.
• Use Instagram and other social media platforms to identify active and influential design firms and monitor trends.
• Compile detailed firm profiles, including contact information, project specialties, design focus, notable projects, and social media reach.
• Maintain and update CRM or internal databases to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in lead generation and prepare supporting materials for outreach.
• Provide administrative and reporting support to the sales team as needed.

Expected Outcome:
By the end of the internship, the intern will deliver a well-organized and actionable database of 100+ qualified design firms, complete with insights that can be used by the sales team to drive outreach and engagement.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate completing sophomore or junior year preferred of recently completed a bachelor’s degree in interior design or business, Marketing, Design Management, or a related field
• Strong research skills and curiosity
• Familiarity with design publications and social media platforms used by the design community
• Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with CRM tools is a plus
• Interest in interior design, textiles, or the luxury design market
• Self-starter with excellent attention to detail and time management

What You’ll Gain

• Insight into the sales and business development process in a design-focused company
• Experience working with a creative and collaborative team
• Exposure to the high-end interior design industry
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic growth initiatives