Design Intern

Position Summary: The Design Intern assists Project Designers with design and administrative tasks related to residential remodeling projects ranging from kitchen and bathroom remodels to additions and whole-house remodels. 

Objective: This entry-level position provides confidence and skill growth while assisting Project Designers.

Key Results - Design Function

• Provide administrative and design support to a team of Designers during the design and production phases.
  


• Assist with all aspects of the design phase including materials palettes, sourcing, documentation, bids, and data entry.
  


• Material library management and organization
  


• Obtain and return samples to local and online vendors. 
  


• Assist Project Designers with field verifications, materials/product research and documentation of final selections for contract.
  


• Assist with documenting, measuring, photographing, and drafting existing spaces.


• Draft as-built plans for Project Designers.
  


• Assist in drafting conceptual and contract-ready plan sets in Chief Architect and implement redline revisions.
  


• Assist with client presentations.

Education and Experience

• AA or BA degree in progress for Interior Design from an accredited program or equivalent work experience


• Foundational knowledge of design principles and residential construction methods


• Basic understanding of design materials and finishes


• Demonstrates initiative and excellent communication & problem-solving skills
  

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Preferred)

• Chief Architect experience preferred.


• Microsoft Office suite applications.


• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.


• Proficiency in time and project management in a rapidly changing environment with competing priorities.


• Beginner’s proficiency in the progression of design and production phases.


• Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate across departments.


• Growing confidence in presenting to clients and communicating and selling your design ideas.


• Meticulous attention to detail.


• Developing organizational, time management and planning skills


• Adept in fundamentals of interior design, including but not limited to space planning, material & finish properties, elements & principles of design and lighting design.


• Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness when assigned tasks where there is minimal information and oversight.


• Collaborative team player with enthusiasm to learn and grow.


• Excellent listening skills, with ability to infer design solutions based on client needs.


• High level of professionalism in all interactions: internally, with trade partners and vendors, and most importantly with clients.
  

Physical Demands/ADA Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time and perform computer related activities.


• Ability to drive up to a 40-mile radius from the office to clients’ homes and company facilities.


• Ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, text.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.