Interior Design Intern Job at Design Collaborative (Fort Wayne)

Job Description

Design Collaborative’s Interior Design Intern is an explorer, a sponge, and a team player extraordinaire. Each intern brings a unique discipline-specific skillset to the table at Design Collaborative. What they share is the opportunity to gain real-life experience like how a professional office works, the phases and dynamics of a project, and a few of the nuts and bolts of their specific craft.

Job Responsibility

Participation in project design through all stages including Conceptual Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, and Construction Administration
Presentation graphics preparation
Verbal presentations, communications of ideas to contractors
Involvement in on-site activities through documentation of existing structures, field surveys, and job site visits
Exposure to client and project team meetings
Bring fresh new ideas into Design Collaborative
For Mid-College Intern: Exposure toward reviewing shop drawing submittals
Increase knowledge of how to detail casework and finish applications
Familiarity with delivery methods and bidding process
Familiarity with using and adhering to production standards and protocols
Increased familiarity with cost estimation
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks with little oversight
Involvement in field surveys of existing buildings to document current conditions
Go to jobsites with experienced team members to understand general construction methods
Coordinate with architects and interior designers
Assist other team members while conducting on-site observations and document site reviews
Participate in all project phases from Conceptual Design through Construction Administration
Participate in conversation relating to design intent and identify ways to incorporate into documents
Manage and perform tasks with regular guidance from project team

Requirements

Completion of 1 year of higher education toward a degree in interior design
Submission of an online portfolio that demonstrates design process and innovative design solutions (PDF format with 2-4 work samples)
Submission of a resume
Exercise sound time management and organizational skills while multi-tasking
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication
Ensure an attention to detail when handling projects
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks

Nice to have

Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite product experience is an asset
3d Modeling software experience. e.g. Sketchup, Rhino, 3dsMax, Lumion
3d Modeling tools experience. e.g. Laser cutters, 3d Printers, VR
Computational design software experience. e.g. Grasshopper and Dynamo
Programming knowledge in Python or C#
Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Hand sketching ability a plus
Written communication skills to assist Marketing Coordinator on writing blogs
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