Interior Design - Intern

Concetti • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

The Intern Designer supports the CEO/Principal Designer, Lead Designer, and the Design Team in day-to-day design functions of Concetti. The Intern Designer assists with providing quality and intuitive designs to our clients, tailored to their needs, by supporting both design work and internal operations, through partnership with the Concetti team and under the direction of the assigned Lead and/or Senior Designer. The Intern Designer is creative, self-motivated, eager to learn, and interested in learning both the design and business components of the industry. The Intern Designer interacts with both a diverse clientele and internal team members. The Intern Designer receives hands-on training regarding design strategies and client management.

Requirements

• In Process of Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture preferably from a CIDA accredited institution
• Experience & proficiency working Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms), Mac computers and devices, AutoCad, SketchUp, Photoshop, Canva, Chief Architect, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest
• Knowledge of all aspects of Interior Design from inception to completion including: Design and materials for residential and commercial projects
• Elements & principles of design
• Architectural selections, flooring, cabinets, tile, lighting, etc
• FF& E selections, furniture, window treatments, area rugs, art and accessories
• Space planning methodology
• Conduct field measures
• Budget management
• Creation of precision technical plans, drawings, and models
• Design trends, material costs, building codes and ADA laws, building systems, and construction methods
• Act independently
• Initiate, and motivate self and others
• Analyze situations
• Manage and work under pressure
• Attend to details
• Prioritize, multi-task and organize work
• Communicate verbally & in writing
• Problem-solve
• Concentrate
• Think creatively
• Empathize
• Work without supervision
• Identify problems
• Guide the work of others
• Relationship management and exemplary customer service
• Organize work to maximize productivity
• Actively listen to fully understand circumstances
• Utilize Concetti calendar system & block scheduling
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills
• Resolve conflicts to facilitate goal achievement
• Collaborate with others to maximize innovation and effectiveness
• Use empathy to understand the point of view of others
• Communicate ideas, thoughts, knowledge, and information to foster clarity and engage others
• Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Consider multiple costs and benefits when problem solving to arrive at most effective decision
• Resolve issues using conflict management skills
• Focus on details to reduce errors and increase efficiency
• Exercise tact, discretion, and diplomacy
• Plan
• Work/Manage time effectively to ensure all work is completed timely and effectively
• Manage multiple priorities and demands within established requirements
• Ability to: Ascend or Descend – Ability to move on an incline or decline, Lifting at least thirty (30) pounds or more, Hearing, Standing, Walking, Reaching, Bending, Twisting, Grasping/Finger manipulation, Discerning colors, Visual acuity, Hand dexterity, Sitting
• Must have high-speed internet access and access to quiet, well-kept space per Remote Work guidelines

Responsibilities

• Assists CEO/Principal Designer, Lead Designer, and the Design Team with projects and daily tasks
• Conduct field measures and verifies dimensions
• Create any necessary construction/ detail drawings to document design solution
• Attend client + job site meetings (assist with taking notes, pictures, on-site measuring)
• Attend and observe furniture delivery and installations in person
• Regular and routine onsite attendance
• Maintain client folders including marketing materials
• Assists with client photoshoots and accessory days as needed
• Keep office clean & orderly
• Help to maintain Resource Library & accessory inventory
• Help with procurement tasks as needed
• Organize samples/binders
• Organize client files/samples/binders
• under the direction of the Brand Ambassador and Marketing & Relationship Director, with a strong storytelling perspective, creates social media content and marketing collateral
• Works harmoniously and collaboratively with team members to accomplish agency objectives
• All other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern