Interior Design Spring Internship

McKinley Architecture and Engineering•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interior Design Intern will use AutoCAD and Revit to produce drawings for a variety of projects, source materials, create presentations, and support Senior Interior Designers and design staff. This spring internship is 15–20 hours per week and works out of both the downtown Pittsburgh and Mars, Pennsylvania locations.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a four-year Bachelor of Science in Interior Design program.
Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies.
Possess knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and other software.
Have a desire to learn.
Be a self-starter who takes initiative and can manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate strong communication, attention to detail, and a proactive, collaborative mindset.
Have knowledge of materials and how to source them.

Responsibilities

Interpret sketches, drawings, models, building programs, and similar materials at a basic level.
Support project teams throughout design and development phases, including schematic design, construction documentation, and construction administration.
Use various programs under the supervision of Project Managers, Architects, and Interior Designers.
Assist project teams with producing deliverables.
Coordinate project work with architectural and engineering design teams, identify and communicate design discrepancies, and make appropriate modifications.
Participate in project coordination and meetings with internal team members, external consultants, and/or clients.
Help maintain the resource library, order finishes, and create digital finish boards and presentations.
Process sample orders and returns.
Participate in internal project reviews and critiques.
Assist with project quality-control activities.