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Interior Design Student Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Architecture & Urban Planning
    Design
  • Portland

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s/Master’s program in Interior Design or related fields, possess a strong portfolio, and have skills in Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
  • You will assist the design team with project phases, FFE selections, drawings, research, renderings, sample ordering, site visits, and maintain design materials under supervision.

Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in and working toward a Bachelor or Master's in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture. Enrolled in and working toward a Bachelor or Master's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture from an accredited program preferred.
  • Strong creative design portfolio as well as strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and multi-tasking skills a must.
  • Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

  • Under direct supervision of the Interior Design leader, assist the design team in all project phases including Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
  • Under direct supervision, assist with furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) selections, layouts and documentation throughout all phases of interior design work, as required.
  • May assist in the design development and documentation of interior spaces, including drawings of floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, pattern plans, elevations, details, room finishes, etc.
  • May conduct research as directed for product and finish selections; assist in the development of finish plans and specifications.
  • Assist in preparing computerized renderings and other presentation materials.
  • Assist in producing drawings and perform support functions as directed in conformance with project time, cost and quality constraints.
  • Follow CannonDesign drawing standards.
  • In some offices, may maintain the Interior Design library by organizing and continually updating new and discontinued materials as determined by office.
  • May order samples and materials from vendors.
  • May visit job site to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
  • May perform other duties as required.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Interior Design Student Intern?

The primary role of the Interior Design Student Intern is to assist the design team in all project phases under the supervision of the Interior Design leader, including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must be enrolled in and working toward a Bachelor or Master's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture from an accredited program.

What skills are necessary for this position?

A strong creative design portfolio, communication skills, teamwork abilities, presentation skills, graphics skills, organizational skills, and multi-tasking skills are necessary for this position. Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Will I be required to conduct site visits?

Yes, the internship may involve site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress, which will require physical walk-throughs of job sites.

How can I apply for the position?

Candidates can only apply for the position on the CannonDesign careers site. It’s important to provide both a resume and a portfolio when applying.

What kind of projects will I work on during the internship?

Interns will assist in various project phases, including interior space design development, furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) selections, layout documentation, and preparation of presentation materials.

Are there opportunities for professional development during the internship?

Yes, the internship provides an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a multi-disciplinary team, offering valuable hands-on experience and learning opportunities within the field of interior design.

Is this internship paid?

The job description does not specify whether the internship is paid, so interested candidates should inquire directly during the application process for clarification.

What values guide CannonDesign as a firm?

CannonDesign is guided by Living-Centered Design, which emphasizes using their talents to not just improve the world but reshape it for the better. They also advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion within their practice.

What are the working hours for this internship?

The job description does not specify the working hours; interested candidates may need to inquire about the schedule during the interview process.

We design solutions that help people continuously flourish. Living-Centered Design is how we do it.

Fashion & Arts
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1945
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

As an integrated design firm, we do a lot of things. But at our core, we help people continuously flourish. We leverage the heart, passion and intelligence of our more than 1,000 creative thinkers to develop solutions for some of the greatest challenges facing our clients and society. Whether designing for equity in education, accessible healthcare, inclusive communities, new scientific discoveries or the “next big idea” in business, we partner with organizations to help them improve human life. We do this through a design approach we created called Living-Centered Design. Our approach realizes that to create a world where people continuously flourish, we must address the complex interdependencies that exist between people, businesses, communities, society and the environment.