Summer Intern - Interior Design

Overview With close supervision and mentorship, performs basic assignments receiving specific and detailed instruction as to tasks required and results expected. Integrated into a multi-disciplinary team so that they may participate in as much of the process as possible. Responsibilities Project • Supports the project team to revise drawings, documentation and renderings with mentorship and detailed instructions regarding tasks and expected results • Performs interior design assignments within given parameters alongside respective project team • Assists with the preparation of presentations and performing basic analytical tasks for team/client review as needed • Helps compile data and conducts research for the project team • Collaborates with team members and may work on multiple projects • Participates in officewide initiatives and/or intern specific projects with presentations to peer group Cultural • Performs work in a manner that demonstrates an appreciation for the firm’s cultural norms, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growth • Becomes skilled in fostering and maintaining a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team • Fosters awareness of the firm’s principles of ‘design excellence’ in the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design Financial • Develops understanding of the financial implications of overhead and chargeable time, including accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate Revenue or Opportunity Generation • Fosters awareness of the importance of growing and maintaining client relationships and the basic concept of business development Qualifications Education and Experience • Currently earning a professional degree from an Interior Design or related field program; accredited program preferred Licenses and Certifications • Entry-level emerging professional on the path to NCIDQ certification Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and can perform elementary functions • Intermediate skills in AI design tools, and virtual reality, such as VR headsets and Yulo required • Basic skills in Rhino, Grasshopper, Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required; intermediate preferred • Basic skills in Revit and Bluebeam required • Basic knowledge of Dynamo required • Basic skills in MS Office Suite required • Basic skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign required • Basic ability to communicate both verbally and in writing required • Basic ability to work in team environment required • Basic ability to effectively meet deadlines required If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal. HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran