Design & Merchandise Internship

ARMA; Badhoevedorp; On-site; EUR 6,696 - 13,392; Full time

Job summary

ARMA in Badhoevedorp is seeking a motivated Design & Merchandise Intern to assist in developing leather collections for ARMA and STUDIO AR. This role starts in September 2026 and lasts for 5–6 months.

The intern will work closely with the design and production team, contributing by translating designs into technical drawings and analyzing sales results from previous collections. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Adobe CC is required, alongside a creative and structured approach.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree in design or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Interest in working with leather and eagerness to learn more about the craft behind it.
• Strong communication and administrative skills in English; Dutch is a plus.
• Structured, creative, and able to take ownership.
• Affinity with luxury and contemporary design.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Translating designs into technical drawings and product info sheets.
• Analyzing sales results from previous collections and translating these into clear, structured overviews.
• Supporting the development of colours and materials.
• Supporting collection merchandising and product assortment planning.
• Taking structured notes during meetings.
• Following international runway collections and relevant market developments.
• Inspecting and reviewing samples.
• Archiving samples and maintaining the showroom.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Creative thinking

Teamwork

Education

Currently enrolled in a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in design

Job description

For our Design team, we are looking for a motivated and structured Design & Merchandise Intern to support the development of our leather collections for ARMA and STUDIO AR, starting from September 2026 for 5–6 months.

ARMA was founded in 1985 as a family-owned atelier and has built expertise in leather, shearling, and suede. Now led by the second generation, the brand continues to evolve through material innovation and a focus on timeless silhouettes. STUDIO AR, founded in 2018, is ARMA’s sister brand, drawing on decades of craftsmanship and expertise in leather.

About the job

As a Design & Merchandise Intern at ARMA, you will work closely with the design and production team, supporting the daily processes behind two annual collections for both ARMA and STUDIO AR. You will help keep processes structured and well-documented while contributing a considered eye for design and awareness of international runway developments.

Key responsibilities

• Translating designs into technical drawings and product info sheets
• Analyzing sales results from previous collections and translating these into clear, structured overviews
• Supporting the development of colours and materials
• Supporting collection merchandising and product assortment planning
• Taking structured notes during meetings
• Following international runway collections and relevant market developments
• Inspecting and reviewing samples
• Archiving samples and maintaining the showroom

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in design or a related field
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Interest in working with leather and eagerness to learn more about the craft behind it
• Strong communication and administrative skills in English; Dutch is a plus
• Structured, creative, and able to take ownership
• Affinity with luxury and contemporary design, and a natural curiosity for the wider landscape of ready-to-wear
• Able to work independently as well as in a team