Design Development Internship, Sahco, Copenhagen

Kvadrat A/S; Christianslund; On-site; DKK 117,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class brand experience

Hands-on textile development exposure

International team environment

Job summary

Sahco, part of Kvadrat, invites design students to join the Design team in Copenhagen as a Design Development Intern for Spring 2027. The role offers hands-on experience across curtain and upholstery textile development, from research to collection preparation, with collaboration across departments.

The internship runs for five months (January/February 2027 start) and provides exposure to the full design and development process behind high-end interior textiles, in an international team

Qualifications

• Enrolled in textile or fashion design program.
• Strong interest in woven textiles, colour and materials.
• Proactive, highly organized with strong written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support development of curtain and upholstery textiles for upcoming collections.
• Assist in development and preparation of artworks for the collection.
• Conduct research into colour, materials, artworks, competitors and seasonal inspiration.
• Assist with colour cards, textile sampling and preparation for testing.
• Cut, prepare and organise textile samples.
• Maintain and update digital collection and development overviews.
• Support presentations, office planning and project coordination.
• Assist with sample shipments, courier services and logistics coordination.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Excel

English Communication

Education

Textile/Fashion Design education

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Excel

Job description

Are you a design student currently enrolled at a design school or technical university, looking for an inspiring internship where you can deepen your understanding of textiles, colour, materials and design development?

Sahco is looking for a Design Development Intern to join our Design team in Copenhagen for the Spring 2027 semester.

The internship will ideally begin in January or early February 2027, depending on your study programme, and will run for a minimum of five months.

As a Design Development Intern, you will work closely with the Sahco Design team and gain hands‑on experience across the development of upcoming curtain and upholstery collections. You will support the creative development process from research and artworks to colour, sampling and collection preparation, while collaborating with colleagues across different departments and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of curtain and upholstery textiles for upcoming Sahco collections
• Assist in the development and preparation of artworks for the collection
• Conduct research into colour, materials, artworks, competitors and seasonal inspiration
• Assist with colour cards, textile sampling and preparation for testing
• Cut, prepare and organise textile samples
• Maintain and update digital collection and development overviews
• Organise current collection samples and contribute to maintaining the textile archive
• Support presentations, office planning and project coordination
• Assist with sample shipments, courier services and logistics coordination
• Support the Design team with ongoing seasonal tasks and collection development

Your Profile

• Currently pursuing an education in textile design, fashion design or a related design field
• A strong interest in woven textiles, colour and materiality
• A strong sense of colour and attention to detail
• Highly organised, proactive and adaptable
• Able to coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• A collaborative team player with strong written and spoken English skills
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop, with a good working knowledge of Excel
• Experience working with digital artworks is an advantage
• Comfortable working independently, taking initiative and finding solutions
• You identify with our values: Quality, Passion, Empathy, Creativity and Sustainability

What We Offer

• The opportunity to be part of a world‑class brand in a design‑driven industry
• Valuable hands‑on experience in the development of high‑end interior textiles
• Insight into the full design and development process behind Sahco collections
• A collaborative and international team environment
• A workplace where people, creativity and culture are highly valued
• The opportunity to be part of our student network

Explore how our leaders and colleagues define Kvadrat's organisational culture and how they work together to create a vibrant, fun and inclusive atmosphere here: https://www.kvadrat.dk/en/about/people-and-culture/people

Curious?

This internship is a great opportunity to complement your education with hands‑on experience and gain valuable insight into textile design and the development of high‑end interior collections.

For any questions about the internship, please contact Julie Eilenberger, Senior Design Manager at Sahco, at [e-mail].

About Sahco

For almost 200 years, Sahco has defined exquisite taste and superior quality in the world of textiles and interiors. Founded in 1831, Sahco has been part of Kvadrat since 2018.

Under Creative Director Bengt Thornefors, Sahco is at the forefront of the industry, setting new standards and defining an interior landscape of rich textures and striking design for today and the future.

Location

København K

Apply before

15. November 2026