***Please note: We require applicants to submit a cover letter stating why you want to intern for Onni Group. Any application submitted without a Cover Letter will be passed on regardless of experience.***

The Interior Design Intern is responsible for assisting in designing and specifying projects throughout Onni Group’s mixed-use development portfolio. These responsibilities may include but are not limited to, selecting furniture, fixtures, and equipment, drafting floor plans and construction documents, and conducting on-site field verifications. The Intern collaborates with a diverse and creative team, dedicated to excellence in design and innovative problem-solving. In addition, the designer assists to ensure the assigned projects adhere to the highest safety standard in accordance with all state and federal laws.

About the Company:

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manages communication with suppliers to attain up-to-date materials
• Creates design presentations for approval
• Updates and creates AutoCAD drawings, building Reflective Ceiling Plans, Construction Plans, and Finishing and fixture schedules
• Sources furnishings and materials within budget specifications for projects
• Supervises the coordination and installation of all furniture/deliveries and related items on assigned projects
• Assists the Senior Interior Designer with all aspects of the design
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Currently completing or completed Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or a related field is preferred
• Knowledge of LEED certification
• Basic understanding of the construction process and ability to interpret construction documents
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• General knowledge of the marketing process for real estate projects such as Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, and HTML coding.
• Exercise extreme attention to detail with strong organizational skills and an ability to multi-task
• Ability to prioritize and concurrently service multiple projects
• Ability to effectively communicate with project team members or departments
• Interacts well with other disciplines and clients in a manner that builds productive relationships
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision at times
• Completion of pre-hire AutoCAD ability test
• Must have a car and be willing to drive to and from vendors and job-sites as needed

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Fun & Collaborative company culture with lots of team building events
• Local discounts to retailers, restaurants and personal training
• Free access to fully equipped gym
• Friends and family rate for hotels in our portfolio across the US and Canada

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.