Design Assistant Internship (3 months)
Parry Murray is a leading textiles manufacturer supplying fabric, wallcoverings and trimmings to brands within the luxury interior design market. We pride ourselves on our original designs and exquisite fabrics, working with prestigious interior design brands across the UK, USA and Europe. With heritage dating back to the late 18th century, our bespoke fabrics and products are designed in our London studio and manufactured at our factory in India.
Position Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic Design Assistant for a 3 month internship, preferably with a background in woven textiles, to join our busy team in London. The role is mainly admin based but there will also be opportunities to design. This opportunity is perfect for someone wanting to gain experience at the start of their career in textile design.
Location: East Croydon, London
Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday – Friday
Salary: Competitive
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support
* Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks supporting the design team
* Maintain and organise textile sample libraries and design archives
* Support project coordination and timeline management
* Assist with client/factory communications and order processing
* Help prepare fabrics for client meetings and presentations
Design Opportunities
* Contribute to the development of original designs for fabric, wallcoverings and trimmings
* Assist with creating design variations and colourways
* Support the creation of technical specifications for production
* Help with sample preparation and quality control of samples
* Participate in design meetings
Production & Client Support
* Coordinate between our London design studio and manufacturing facilities
* Support the preparation of marketing materials and documentation
* Help maintain accurate records of designs, specifications and client requirements
Required Skills & Experience
Essential
* Enthusiasm for textile design and the luxury interior design market
* A degree in textile design
* Strong organisational and administrative skills
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure
* Excellent communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Photoshop
* Right to live and work in the UK
Preferred
* Background or strong interest in woven textiles
* Understanding of textile processes
* Knowledge of luxury furnishing fabrics and brands
What We Offer
* Opportunity to gain experience with a leading luxury textiles manufacturer
* Exposure to the complete textile design process from concept to finished product
* Experience working with prestigious interior design brands
* Collaborative environment with opportunities to contribute to design work
To apply please send the following to Georgina – gsury@parrymurray.co.uk
* CV
* Covering letter
* Digital portfolio
Deadline: 25th July 2025
Interviews: WC 4th August 2025