Interior Design Intern, Fort Wayne, Summer 2027 | Design Collaborative | Handshake

Interior Design Intern

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Design Collaborative’s Interior Design Intern is an explorer, a sponge, and a team player extraordinaire. Each intern brings a unique discipline-specific skillset to the table at Design Collaborative. What they share is the opportunity to gain real-life experience like how a professional office works, the phases and dynamics of a project, and a few of the nuts and bolts of their specific craft.

Education and experience

Completion of 1 year of higher education toward a degree in interior design
Submission of an online portfolio that demonstrates design process and innovative design solutions (PDF format with 2-4 work samples)
Submission of a resume

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Exercise sound time management and organizational skills while multi-tasking
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication
Ensure an attention to detail when handling projects
Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite product experience is an asset
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks

Responsibilities

Entry-College Intern:

Participation in project design through all stages including Conceptual Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, and Construction Administration.
Presentation graphics preparation.
Verbal presentations, communications of ideas to contractors.
Involvement in on-site activities through documentation of existing structures, field surveys, and job site visits.
Exposure to client and project team meetings.
Bring fresh new ideas into Design Collaborative.
Mid-College Intern:

Same as above.
1+ years of interior design internship experience preferred.
Exposure toward reviewing shop drawing submittals.
Familiarity with delivery methods and bidding process.
Familiarity with using and adhering to production standards and protocols.
Increased familiarity with cost estimation.
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks with little oversight.
Involvement in field surveys of existing buildings to document current conditions.
Go to jobsites with experienced team members to understand general construction methods.
Assist other team members while conducting on-site observations and document site reviews.
Participate in all project phases from Conceptual Design through Construction Administration.
Participate in conversation relating to design intent and identify ways to incorporate into documents.
Manage and perform tasks with regular guidance from project team

Optional Aptitudes

3d Modeling software experience. e.g. Sketchup, Rhino, 3dsMax, Lumion
3d Modeling tools experience. e.g. Laser cutters, 3d Printers, VR
Computational design software experience. e.g. Grasshopper and Dynamo
Programming knowledge in Python or C#
Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Hand sketching ability a plus
Written communication skills to assist Marketing Coordinator on writing blogs
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