Design Intern

Pivot•San Jose, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

PIVOT INTERIORS Our organization includes a strategic team of big thinkers and creatives who truly work interdependently. Whether planning our Customer Experience program, developing multi-pronged marketing strategies, or designing projects for our innovative clients, we are constantly finding ways to underscore our promise to partner with our clients to make inspiring spaces that unlock their people’s greatest potential. The pace is fast, the learning is constant…but as part of a team this driven, the possibilities are endless. Your Role At Pivot As a Design Intern, you will be responsible for supporting the design team in the development of workplace solutions for new and existing clients. You will work alongside a team of dynamic, creative workplace designers, practicing high standards for design, providing a high level of customer satisfaction, and serving as a supportive & collaborative member of a dynamic project team.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a full-time CIDA accredited Interior Design program.
Completed your third year of an Undergraduate program or first year of a Master’s program.
Basic understanding of building systems, building codes, electrical, and cabling.
Familiarity with commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of Interior Design.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Outstanding graphic presentation skills.
Strong, persuasive communicator with excellent verbal presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex design concepts to clients.
Experience and demonstrated skill using 2D/3D software, CET Designer, AutoCAD, 20/20 Cap, Sketch Up, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, In Design, and Illustrator), and Microsoft Office Suite.
Revit a plus.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for the completion of designated design tasks under the supervision of design mentor and design project leads, including but not limited to the following:
Assist with the creation of schematic floor plans, furniture thought starters, curated furniture options, fabric & finish palettes, technical furniture drawings, and renderings
Create and update project-specific furniture, fabric, finish, and typical approval packages
Contact vendors and obtain product pricing and quotations
Create and update project-specific furniture specifications
Order project-specific fabric/finish samples
Coordinate testing of COM (customer’s own material) with vendors
Assist with the organization and preparation of client meetings & presentations
Attend client meetings & presentations with design project lead
Participate in site verifications
Champion design operational excellence by implementing established design process and documentation standards; manage and record billable hours, cultivate efficiencies, and reduce errors.
Demonstrate proficient time management skills; effectively address competing priorities and urgent situations, making sound decisions in short timeframes with appropriate action and guidance from design mentor or project lead.
Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
Demonstrate our Pivot values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Initiative, Curiosity, and Accountability in all aspects of work.