Visual Merchandising Intern

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Austin, TX
In-Office
Internship
eCommerce • Other • Professional Services • Retail
A leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.
The Role
The Visual Merchandising Intern will assist in styling trade showrooms, coordinating logistics, and maintaining showroom spaces while gaining hands-on design experience.
Summary Generated by Built In
Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home. 

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.

The Visual Merchandising Intern will support the styling and coordination of industry trade showrooms, working closely with the visual merchandising and production teams. This role offers hands-on experience in design, styling, and market preparation within a fast-paced, creative environment. 

This position is expected to start January 2026 and continue through the entire Spring 2026 term (through May 2026). Our internships are a minimum of 10 weeks, part-time (20 to 25 hours) and on-site.

In This Role

  • Work closely with visual merchandisers and project/production managers to support the styling and arrangement of products in showroom displays
  • Support pre-market coordination efforts, helping ensure materials, styling details, and logistics are prepared to brand standard
  • Help organize, clean, and maintain props and showroom spaces to keep them functional and presentation-ready
  • Support vendor relationships, including coordinating deliveries and pick-ups
  • Run errands as needed, such as sourcing styling materials, food props, and design tools to support showroom preparation
  • Prepare soft goods (e.g., textiles, linens) for display by steaming or ironing to ensure a polished presentation
  • Collaborate with the production and merchandising teams to learn how furniture and accessories are selected to create cohesive showroom designs
  • Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
  • Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
    • Be open and honest
    • Reach for excellence
    • Act with responsibility
    • Value the whole person
    • Enjoy the journey

The Ideal Person

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Interior Design, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus 
About Four Hands
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor — pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home. 
Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide their business to success. We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win.
And, we are constantly pursuing better — from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs — we are never settled, never done.
Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Visit www.FourHands.com for more information.

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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
330 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

Welcome to Four Hands. For over 25 years, we've been a leading designer and wholesaler of well-crafted furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.

Founded in Austin in 1996, Four Hands has international offices in China, India, Vietnam, Mexico, Indonesia, and showrooms in High Point, North Carolina, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Austin, Texas. Our team enthusiastically supports the growing needs of large retail chains, as well as independent regional stores and interior designers.

Our pieces are unique to us — the product of careful trendspotting, selected materials and innovative design techniques for an ever-expanding assortment. Our trade customers have 24/7 online access to 6,000 design-forward products, from living and dining room to art, outdoor, accessories, and more.

Receiving numerous recognitions and accolades, including ranking in the Inc. 5000 list 14 times, Four Hands is one of the most dynamic companies in the furniture industry today. We hire the most experienced people in the industry and talented individuals with robust backgrounds to bring a fresh approach to the furniture business. As a team, we actively challenge ourselves on the notion of what’s possible. The only thing we take more seriously than doing great work is having great fun.

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