What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interior Designer Intern position at Officeworks Inc.?
We are currently seeking an Interior Design intern to join our team in Charlotte, NC. The intern can expect to work up to 32 hours a week Monday-Thursday (approximately 8 hours per day).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Space planning and any necessary fit plans
- Coordinate all phases of the design process with the salesperson and customer
- Work with customers to develop final approved plans
- Create and deliver client presentations
- Development tasks, including drawings, calculations, cost estimates and specifications
- Reviews site; conducts field measurements as needed
- Code and regulation compliance
- Prepare installation drawings
- Manages changes and revisions
- Uploads current working version of plan with dimensions to PlanGrid for site surveyor
- Create fabric / finish boards upon request
- Maintains detailed and extensive project documentation, including records of all key decisions, phone conversations, approvals & sign offs and notes from all project meetings.
- Communicates regularly with PM and Director on project status, issues & concerns in regards to overall design or schedule.
- Product inventories as needed
- Ancillary product research
- Assist with the creation of final proposals
- Prompt, reliable and regular attendance
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or similar or equivalent experience
- 1 year of experience in a similar role
- Teknion product knowledge a plus
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English both written and verbal
- MS Office Environment proficient
- Proficient in CET, Sketch up, AutoCAD, Adobe
- Understands the importance of deadlines and the ability to meet them.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.