Summer Intern - Interior Design

HKS•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Overview: With close supervision and mentorship, performs basic assignments receiving specific and detailed instruction as to tasks required and results expected. Integrated into a multi-disciplinary team so that they may participate in as much of the process as possible. Responsibilities : Project Supports the project team to revise drawings, documentation and renderings with mentorship and detailed instructions regarding tasks and expected results Performs interior design assignments within given parameters alongside respective project team Assists with the preparation of presentations and performing basic analytical tasks for team/client review as needed Helps compile data and conducts research for the project team Collaborates with team members and may work on multiple projects Participates in officewide initiatives and/or intern specific projects with presentations to peer group Cultural Performs work in a manner that demonstrates an appreciation for the firm’s cultural norms, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growth Becomes skilled in fostering and maintaining a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team Fosters awareness of the firm’s principles of ‘design excellence’ in the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design Financial Develops understanding of the financial implications of overhead and chargeable time, including accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate Revenue or Opportunity Generation Fosters awareness of the importance of growing and maintaining client relationships and the basic concept of business development Qualifications: Education and Experience Currently earning a professional degree from an Interior Design or related field program; accredited program preferred Licenses and Certifications Entry-level emerging professional on the path to NCIDQ certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and can perform elementary functions

Requirements

Currently earning a professional degree from an Interior Design or related field program; accredited program preferred
Entry-level emerging professional on the path to NCIDQ certification
Intermediate skills in AI design tools, and virtual reality, such as VR headsets and Yulo required
Basic skills in Rhino, Grasshopper, Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required; intermediate preferred
Basic skills in Revit and Bluebeam required
Basic knowledge of Dynamo required
Basic skills in MS Office Suite required
Basic skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign required
Basic ability to communicate both verbally and in writing required
Basic ability to work in team environment required
Basic ability to effectively meet deadlines required

Responsibilities

Supports the project team to revise drawings, documentation and renderings with mentorship and detailed instructions regarding tasks and expected results
Performs interior design assignments within given parameters alongside respective project team
Assists with the preparation of presentations and performing basic analytical tasks for team/client review as needed
Helps compile data and conducts research for the project team
Collaborates with team members and may work on multiple projects
Participates in officewide initiatives and/or intern specific projects with presentations to peer group
Performs work in a manner that demonstrates an appreciation for the firm’s cultural norms, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growth
Becomes skilled in fostering and maintaining a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team
Fosters awareness of the firm’s principles of ‘design excellence’ in the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design
Develops understanding of the financial implications of overhead and chargeable time, including accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate
Fosters awareness of the importance of growing and maintaining client relationships and the basic concept of business development