Intern - Interiors

ABOUT WATG

WATG is the world’s preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, home to more than 500 professionals globally, located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai.

Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. Along with our interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors, we specialize in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design.

We were founded in Honolulu in 1945, and the spirit of the islands taught us to focus on community strength, self-reliance, and sustainability – which we still prioritize today. We passionately believe that culture and heritage are the roots that lead to long-term resilience. We stay true to our values of designing spaces that respect, protect, and enhance the natural magic of their surroundings while delivering long-term value for our clients and their communities.  

WATG is hiring an Interiors Intern for our Los Angeles, New York, and Dallas offices.

ROLE

The Interiors Intern performs basic interiors assignments to obtain professional experience, providing essential design and technical support to members of the team and assisting with the preparation of project deliverables. The Interiors Intern will research, develop concept design, prepare documentation, drawings and sketches, material board fabrications, and complete general administrative tasks for the Studio.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works on interiors projects as a fully collaborative member of a design team, participating in design charrettes to help define strategic goals for our clients, large or small


• Receives hands-on learning and collaborates with designers, architects, directors, and managers to plan, design, develop, and gain real-world experience working with clients and consultants


• Produces graphic presentations and technical drawings


• Builds study and presentation models


• Assists the design team with product research


• Utilizes hand sketching techniques to communicate design concepts


• Some exposure to interior design concepts, such as space planning, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E)


• Maintains and organizes the resource library


• Maintains the furnishings, material, and image board


• Assists with Interior Design specifications for product entry and organization of deliverables

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Interior Design or Architecture


• Completed the third year of an undergraduate program or first year of a graduate program and is returning to the program post-internship


• Experience in MS Office, Adobe Suite, DesignSmart, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other design tools; some Revit experience preferred


• Freehand sketching skills desired

*Please include a copy of your resume and portfolio to be considered for this position.

JOB INFORMATION

• Job type: Full-time

 WATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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