- Location
- New York City New York USA
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- $25/hour
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
About David Yurman
Founded in New York in 1980 by sculptor David Yurman and painter Sybil Yurman, David Yurman is an American luxury jewelry house distinguished by its artistic heritage and iconic Cable design. Blending sculptural form, exceptional materials, and meticulous craftsmanship, the brand brings a distinctive creative perspective to fine jewelry. As an employer, it encompasses disciplines ranging from jewelry design and product development to retail, client services, and corporate functions. Its professional environment connects artistic expression with the exacting standards of luxury, inviting employees to contribute to a shared legacy of design innovation while cultivating enduring relationships with a discerning clientele.
David Yurman seeks a Design Operations Intern for its nine-week paid Summer 2027 program in New York City, running June 7–August 6, 2027. The intern will support Women’s Design operations, documentation, meetings, presentations, archives, and seasonal initiatives; the role is hybrid and pays $25 per hour.
Role & Responsibilities
- Maintain Design Line Plans (DLPs), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) records, and operational trackers, ensuring information is accurate and current.
- Support PLM administration, including image uploads, style updates, data entry, and general system maintenance.
- Prepare seasonal presentations, design decks, visual communication materials, and supporting design assets using Adobe Creative Suite.
- Support Design team meetings through scheduling, agenda preparation, meeting materials, note-taking, and action-item documentation.
- Help prepare milestone reviews, turnover meetings, Blue Sky reviews, and other seasonal Design meetings.
- Organize and maintain digital archives, render libraries, shared team files, and physical presentation boards.
- Support assortment documentation, report preparation, and tracking of seasonal Design activities.
- Assist with day-to-day organizational needs, special projects, and administrative tasks for the broader Women’s Design team.
Qualifications
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, follow direction, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Interest in jewelry design, luxury goods, and the product development process.
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced creative environment.
Skills
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is USD 25 per hour.
Benefits
Weekly learning, social, and networking events.
Culture
David Yurman’s workplace culture is rooted in the artistic partnership of its founders, blending a sculptor’s eye for form with a painter’s sensitivity to color. As a family-founded American luxury jeweler, the brand places craftsmanship, creativity, and attention to detail at the heart of its professional environment. Its teams bring this artistic heritage to life through distinctive design and a refined, personal approach to client service.
About Cerulean
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