Design Intern

DIMENSIONAL INNOVATIONS INC • Overland Park, KS

12d • Onsite

About The Position

At Dimensional Innovations (DI), we’re Designers, Makers, Engineers, Developers, Strategists and Innovators working together to create remarkable experiences, places and products. Our work lives at the intersection of design, technology and fabrication. From immersive brand experiences and interactive technology to sports venues, museums, corporate environments and destinations, we bring big ideas to life—all under one roof at our Kansas City headquarters. DI's summer interns become part of the team and have the opportunity to contribute to real client projects alongside professionals in their field. You'll see how ideas move from concept to design, development, fabrication and installation—and how different disciplines come together to create something remarkable. Throughout the summer, you'll build practical skills, learn from experienced mentors, make connections across DI and leave with meaningful experience you can take back to school and into your career. You'll work hard, learn a lot and have some fun along the way. As a Designer Intern, you're part of the team from Day 1. You'll join DI's creative studio and have the opportunity to contribute to real client projects across industries like professional and collegiate sports, corporate, healthcare, cultural and museum environments, and entertainment. You'll work alongside experienced designers as ideas take shape—helping develop concepts, explore creative solutions and communicate design intent to clients and the teams responsible for bringing those ideas to life. This isn't an internship where you'll spend the summer working on hypothetical assignments. You'll get exposure to the realities of professional design while contributing your ideas and skills to work that's actually moving through DI.

Requirements

• Strong conceptual thinking and an ability to communicate ideas visually
• Experience with hand sketching, digital rendering, illustration or other design visualization techniques
• Familiarity with design software and tools relevant to your area of study
• An interest in experiential, environmental, spatial or multidisciplinary design
• A willingness to explore ideas, take creative risks and iterate based on feedback
• Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity about how things are designed and built
• A collaborative mindset and interest in working across disciplines
• The ability to adapt and "go where needed" in a fast-moving creative environment
• Comfort trying something new, learning from what doesn't work and trying again
• Strong communication, organization and attention to detail
• Students pursuing Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Architecture or a related field are encouraged to apply.
• A portfolio or examples of your work are required to be considered for the Design Internship. We want to see what you've experimented with, built or created. Student projects and personal projects are absolutely welcome.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to real client projects across DI's diverse markets and project types
• Develop concepts and creative solutions through hand sketching, digital rendering and illustration
• Participate in multiple stages of the design process, including Conceptual Design, Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documentation
• Help create presentations, drawings and other materials used to communicate ideas and design intent to clients
• Incorporate direction and feedback from Creative Directors, Project Leads and other members of the project team
• Collaborate with designers and other disciplines to refine concepts and solve creative challenges
• Participate in project meetings, critiques and design reviews
• Support studio team members as projects move from early ideas toward finished experiences
• See how design decisions ultimately translate into fabricated and installed environments

Benefits

• Built-in mentorship
• A culture of curiosity
• Employee-owned (ESOP company)
• Opportunities to connect with fellow interns and DI employees through intern events, activities and experiences throughout the summer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed