Interior Design Intern

Dan Rak Design Group is a luxury interior design firm with offices located in Chicago's River North neighborhood and Naples, Florida. We are a quickly growing firm with a focus on luxury residential design, working on projects across the country. As a firm, we're focused on doing excellent work for our clients from both a creative and logistical perspective. We love what we do and work hard to achieve great results for our clients. We're also focused on creating a supportive, mutually respectful, and fun working environment for our team. As an up-and-coming firm with many exciting things on the horizon, we offer a lot of opportunity for growth. As a firm, we recognize the importance of work-life balance and have implemented a four-day work week where Fridays are off to allow for rest and other personal pursuits. OPPORTUNITY We are currently looking to hire an Interior Design Intern to join our team starting this summer, with the possibility of continuing through the fall and winter for the right fit. This position can be structured as full-time or part-time depending on the candidate's availability and schedule, and is paid hourly. We're looking for: A creative, detail-focused individual who is either pursuing or has recently completed a degree in interior design or architectureSomeone eager to gain hands-on experience in luxury residential interior design while also pitching in on the day-to-day operations of a busy studio We look for the following qualities in all of our team members: A positive, team-oriented person with a strong sense of self-confidence and awareness, along with the ability to think critically and take the initiative to get the job doneAn effective communicator (both in writing and in person)A service-oriented mindset and focus on providing excellent client serviceA respectful attitude toward others, including co-workers, clients, vendors, and other contractorsThe ability to prioritize and balance competing demands What you can expect to find here: A high-performing, focused environment in our stylish River North officeA busy, fast-paced office where you'll be asked to manage competing demands and contribute to the team in a meaningful way. Working under the supervision of our interior designers, operations team, and design director, you'll support the team across a mix of design and general office tasks. On the design side, that might include preparing CAD drawings, building presentation slides, drafting proposals, pulling material samples, or assisting with on-site installations. On the office side, you may be asked to run errands, help organize the studio's resource library, support shipping and receiving, or pitch in wherever the team needs an extra set of hands. No two days will be the same.An opportunity to learn new skills and gain experience at the top levels of residential interior design from the ground up QUALIFICATIONS Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in interior design or architecture, ideally from a CIDA accredited programCoursework or professional exposure to high-end residential interior design (a plus, but not required)Familiarity with AutoCAD a plus; experience with SketchUp, ChiefArchitect Home Designer, Studio Webware, Excel, and PowerPoint also helpfulHighly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressureA sense of color, scale, and overall styleAbility to commute to our studio; parking is not provided COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE Hourly pay, commensurate with experienceFlexible full-time or part-time schedule depending on candidate availabilityInitial commitment through the summer, with the possibility of extending into the fall and winter based on fit and performanceFour-day work week, with Fridays off Interested and qualified applicants should reply with resume and portfolio if applicable. No phone calls please. Due to the number of resumes received, only candidates being actively considered will be contacted. ***PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN IN-PERSON OPPORTUNITY. APPLICANTS MUST RESIDE IN CHICAGO OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE. VIRTUAL WORK ARRANGEMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED*** Job Type: Internship — Full-time or Part-time Company DescriptionDan Rak Design Group is a luxury interior design firm with offices in Chicago, Illinois and Naples, Florida. We are a quickly growing firm focused largely on luxury residential clients. While the majority of our projects are located in Chicagoland and Southwest Florida, we're also regularly working on projects throughout the country. As a firm, we’re focused on doing excellent work for our clients from both a creative and logistical perspective. We love what we do and work hard to achieve great results for our clients. We’re also focused on creating a supportive, mutually respectful, and fun working environment for our team. As a growing firm with many exciting things on the horizon, we offer a lot of opportunity for growth.