Job Description

How to Apply:

Please EMAIL your resume and portfolio to info@shoptresi.com with the subject line "Interior Design Intern". Direct Linkedin submissions will not be considered. Please include a brief description on why you would be a great fit for this position.

About Tresi:

Based in NYC, Tresi is redefining the interior design market by curating eclectic, luxury pre-treasured furniture and decor at affordable price points. Our mission is to make unique, high-quality interiors accessible to Gen-Zs and millennials while modernizing the way people discover vintage furniture. From mid-century modern to classical, we curate one-of-a-kind pieces that let people embrace their own identity within their space—without breaking their budget.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Fall Interior Design & Staging Intern to join our team starting October. MUST be based in NYC and able to commute to Brooklyn . This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, creative start-up environment where interiors, staging, and storytelling meet commerce. You’ll help curate and refurbish inventory, plan visually compelling “scenes” (shoptresi.com/pages/scenes) using our items for campaign photoshoots, assist on production days and set design, and oversee real estate and interior design business partnerships. You’ll have a hands-on role for the full inventory and collection process. This role is ideal for someone passionate about interiors, styling, and visual storytelling / creative direction who is excited to be part of a scrappy, design-driven vintage furniture company.

Responsibilities:

Staging & Set Design

• Assist in planning and creating furniture “scenes” () for editorial campaign photoshoots for each new drop, incorporating wardrobe collaborations with local vintage clothing stores.
• Support on shoot days with styling, staging, and setup.

Inventory & Curation

• Curate furniture and decor selections for website drops.
• Assist in refurbishing and repurposing select vintage/antique items to give them a fresh spin or a new life for our Tresi Studio Collection ()
• Assist in researching market trends and consumer buying behaviors.

Partnerships & Outreach

• Support management of business, real estate, and interior design partnerships.
• Assist in outreach to potential collaborators, including designers and developers.
• Brainstorm opportunities for brand exposure in staging and interiors.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor’s program in Interior Design, Architecture, Design, Marketing, or related fields.
• MUST be located in NYC and commute to Brooklyn when needed. Any remote position will not be considered.
• Proficient in Figma for mood-boarding and scene creation.
• Strong eye for design, styling, and visual composition.
• Passion for furniture, interiors, and storytelling through space.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and efficient under tight deadlines
• Can adapt and wear many hats and handle multiple tasks under pressure.
• A self-starter who thrives in creative, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environments.
• Prior experience in interior design, staging, or styling a plus (but not required).
• Photography and videography experience is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay at $16.50/hour.
• Free in-person meals.
• Flexibility in working with your class schedule and workload.
• Opportunities to contribute creative direction that directly impacts campaigns. See your visions come to life!
• Real-world experience in a high-growth, small start-up environment with large responsibilities.
• Mentorship and emphasis on supporting your personal and professional development and education with direct exposure to management team.
• Possible internship extension and full-time offer post-grad.

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