What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design/Build Intern position at Design Pro Outdoor Living?
Showroom, Design & Build Intern (Part-Time, Paid)
Design Pro Outdoor Living | Minneapolis, MN | 15–25 hrs/week
Come help build a brand from the showroom floor up.
Design Pro Outdoor Living is a small, hardworking team that designs and builds outdoor living spaces, saunas and more.
We're opening up a new support role to keep our showroom staffed and help turn walk-in conversations into sales.
You'll be part of the core team, with real responsibility and a real path to grow.
What you'll do
• Staff the showroom at least three mornings a week (9am–12pm), greeting visitors, establishing a presence, and fulfilling any remote work and starting conversations about the work we do.
• Assist with product renderings and drawings
• Build and install saunas and other projects.
• Help with logistics and miscellaneous tasks as the business requires.
What we're looking for
Note: Things change fast here. Each week is different.
Must-haves
• An excellent attitude and a high standard for your own work
• Willingness to dive in and hit the ground running
• Creative problem solving skills
• Genuine excitement about this work. This is a passion role.
• Self-starter who is detail-oriented, responsible, humble, and honest
• Your own vehicle
• Real shop experience
Nice-to-haves
• Training in Adobe Creative Cloud products, Fusion 360, Figma, Canva, Google and Microsoft suites, and Dropbox
• Intermediate-plus woodworking and building skills.
• Construction, project management, sales, or retail experience
No degree required. Relevant experience matters more to us. (design or construction related degree is nice to have!)
What you'll get
• Contacts and connections in Minneapolis's design community
• The chance to work at International Market Square, the hub for design in Minneapolis
• Hands-on building and design experience, from 3D modeling to shop builds
• Real responsibility on a small team, with room to grow
• A ton of fun
The details
• Type: Part-time, 15–25 hours/week, typically 8:30am–5:00pm
• Pay: $15/hour
• Location: About 80% on-site, 20% remote
• Growth: This role can grow into full-time with more responsibility and better pay quickly as Design Pro grows
How to apply
Email team@designprooutdoorliving.com with your resume, cover letter, and creative portfolio. We're keeping the pool small and will review a limited number of applicants, so apply early.
Salary : $15