Design Materials Advisor

Design Materials Advisor Intern (Client-Facing) – Summer Internship

Fabric Backing & Finishing Co. – Atlanta, GA

About Us

Fabric Backing & Finishing Co. partners with interior designers, showrooms, and manufacturers to prepare high-end fabrics for real-world use. We apply treatments such as backing, stain resistance, moisture protection, and flame retardancy while preserving the look and feel of premium materials. Trusted by the design trade for over 25 years.

About This Role (Read This First)

This is not a typical internship.

We are taking a 30+ year-old business—trusted by interior designers working with high-end fabrics—and rebuilding how it operates and grows.

The core of the business is strong.

The systems, processes, and growth approach are not.

We are modernizing:

• How we operate
• How we engage customers
• How we grow

And building a small team to be part of that transformation.

This role is for someone who wants real exposure, real responsibility, and rapid growth—not a passive internship.

If you are looking for a structured, low-responsibility internship, this is not the right role.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing

You will sit at the front end of the business, working directly with interior designers to determine how fabrics should be treated and applied.

• Advise on material treatments (backing, stain protection, flame resistance, moisture barriers, etc.)
• Translate design intent into real-world application
• Review and structure orders before they go into production
• Communicate with clients to clarify needs and prevent errors
• Work closely with production to ensure execution is correct

You will learn quickly because you will be in the flow of real decisions, not observing from the side.

What Makes This Different

• You will see how a real business operates—not a theoretical one
• You will be exposed to both operations and growth strategy
• You will work directly with the owner
• You will have the opportunity to grow into a client-facing / business development role

Who This Is For

This is not for everyone.

This is for someone who:

• Wants to be challenged and pushed
• Learns quickly and takes ownership
• Is detail-oriented to the point of catching things others miss
• Is comfortable speaking with clients early
• Is more interested in growth and exposure than a traditional internship experience

You may be:

• Studying interior design, textiles, or a related field
• Or simply interested in how design translates into real-world execution

What Matters Most

We are not optimizing for experience.

We are looking for:

• Judgment
• Curiosity
• Reliability
• Maturity
• Drive

The rest can be taught.

Location & Details

• Alpharetta, GA (North Atlanta)
• Part-time or full-time options available
• Flexible scheduling depending on academic commitments

Future Opportunity

Top performers will move into a full-time, client-facing role with growth into business development.

This is not just an internship—it is a potential entry point into building something long-term.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• (Optional) Portfolio or examples of work
• A short note answering:

Why this type of role (not just any internship) interests you