Design Intern

The Design Agency•Washington, DC

About The Position

DesignAgency is an international studio specializing in interior design, architectural concepting, strategic branding, and visual communications. Since its beginnings in 1998, the firm has become a global leader in the development of transformative spaces and brands, with projects in more than 60 cities across 18 countries. With a lead studio in Toronto, and offices in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Barcelona, DesignAgency works with leading hotels and resorts, restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, and developers, leveraging talent, expertise, and the power of collaboration to deliver extraordinary experiences that create lasting value. DesignAgency depends on Interns to carry out elements of projects; generally under the supervision of Senior Designers or Project Designers. Interns collaborate with others to produce excellent drawings, details and documentation. They consult with their teams to solve design, technical, production, scope or client issues of which they become aware. The firm relies on them to develop excellent working relationships with their colleagues in the studio. Interns report to Senior Designers, Project Designers, or others as assigned.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program for Interior Design, Architecture, or equivalent
Educational and/or work experience using AutoCAD and Revit (SketchUp, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign are beneficial).

Nice To Haves

SketchUp
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign

Responsibilities

Carry out components of projects under supervision and direction of design teams
Demonstrate real curiosity about design trends, issues, materials and products
Participate in the design dialogue
Show continued increase in quality in their drawings and documentation, and client service
Conceive and design smaller elements of projects, as directed
Develop high-quality drawings, details and documentation that are clear, accurate, comprehensive, and consistent
Assist in the creation of visualizations, samples, demonstration boards and models
Assist in product and materials research
Produce and maintain high quality minutes, memos, and orders
Learn and apply building regulations and codes
Learn and apply tendering and contracting processes and standards
Learn and apply construction technique and materials characteristics
Strive to reduce rework, errors, and omissions
Proactively share design knowledge with other team members
Create sound relationships with colleagues and positively contribute to studio culture
Demonstrate excellent personal time management