Business Operations and Client Services

As a Business Operations & Client Services Intern, you will support across multiple departments, gaining hands-on exposure to the full business from design and sales through to production and client delivery.

This role is ideal for someone looking to understand how a creative company operates as a whole while contributing to the coordination and organisation that keeps projects moving efficiently.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting day-to-day business operations across design, sales, and production teams

• Assisting with client and supplier coordination, including schedule updates and follow-up communication

• Maintaining and updating internal systems, databases, and project records

• Conducting research into hospitality trends, future openings, and potential client opportunities

• Assisting with studio administration, sample organisation, and archive management

• Supporting shipping, couriers, and package coordination for clients and suppliers

• Participating in sales strategy and operations meetings

• Helping prepare materials for client presentations and internal project discussions

• Providing general administrative support to ensure smooth workflow across departments

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Skills Developed

• Cross-functional business operations

• Client and supplier coordination

• Project workflow support

• Administrative and systems management

• International business exposure within a creative company

Jalin Designs

Founded ten years ago, we began by producing costumes for films, as well as making garments for London’s leading fashion designers, such as Mulberry, Preen, and Peter Pilotto. We have also established ourselves as specialists in stunt and crowd costumes, which run the full spectrum of genres – from sci-futurism and military regalia to period romanticism and mid-century tailoring – and today, our body of work spans many iconic films such as Star Wars, Les Misérables, and Cinderella.

Then a chance meeting with a costume designer propelled us into outfitting London’s most exclusive members’ clubs and hotels, with global locations later joining suit. Clients come to us predominantly by word of mouth and our team is renowned for its discretion, personable nature, and accessibility.

We capture the essence of a client’s brief, from traditional ornateness to urban sophistication, drawing on the mood of the décor and architecture of the hotel to create uniforms with context. We excel in creating entirely bespoke uniforms that contribute to the atmosphere of the world’s most prestigious establishments and our reputation for going above and beyond is paramount to our success. We offer a full design, development, and delivery service that extends to personally fitting and tailoring each individual garment.

Thanks to our expert pattern cutters in London and Milan, as well as the local artisans and design firms that we collaborate with, there is not a detail that goes unconsidered. Our range spans from specially woven jacquards and matching linings all the way down to branded buckles and unique buttons. It is what makes us a leader in our field.

This internship is unpaid and requires an API program fee starting at $8,399. The fee covers the broader international program, including pre-departure services, housing, local logistics, on-site support, team-building activities, and post-program career support—including career coaching and access to the API Career Hub. Program fees vary by destination, duration, and included services.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

On-site Supervision and Support
Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance.

Academic Credit
Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.

Housing and Excursions
Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.

Visa Sponsorship
This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens

Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)
Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page