Design Intern

Overview

We are One Workplace. We believe that people with a purpose need great spaces to perform their best work. We think big but work small, innovate through relentless curiosity, and treat each other – and our clients – like family. Over the past 100 years, we haven't forgotten who we are, and we've never stopped changing. From big city skyscrapers to the west coast's premier universities and medical facilities, we design insightful work spaces with the latest technology to provide our clients an environment that embodies their image and encourages success. Our drive and dedication to providing our clients with innovative spaces and solutions has helped us expand our footprint, and now it is time to expand our team.

One Workplace is committed to the development of empathetic leaders, diversification of talent and increased representation at every level of our business. We believe in cultivating a culture of inclusion and are dedicated to building and retaining teams through removing unnecessary barriers to employment and providing opportunities for career growth. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

Location: Seattle, WA

Position Summary

This is a paid, onsite interior design internship for our Seattle Showroom. The Design Intern role is designed to provide a well-rounded educational experience with direct mnetorship from Senior Designer. Design Intern should have a keen aesthetic eye for interiors, product design, and graphic composition. Role will support senior designer creative production needs but also work independently on tasks without oversight. Should possess a passion for furniture and its role in Interior Spaces.

Essential Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Material Library maintenance, including refile and managing sample orders
• Product Research
• Develop Thought Starter and Validation Packages
• Assist with Selecting Products and Finishes
• Manage Individual tasks and duties, work independently (without oversight)
• Awareness of Interior Design Principles and Practices

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university, in progress.
• Associate Art's Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school will be considered.
• Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) accreditation preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Keen Aesthetic Eye for Interior Design, Product Design, + Graphic Compositions
• Passion for furniture, stylizing and decor
• Highly Organized and Detail Oriented
• Ability to communicate clearly, aptitude for presenting design concepts
• Calm Under pressure, empathetic to others
• Positive, authentic attitude
• Highly Collaborative
• Dedication and commitment to promote diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion in all work activities.

Employee Benefits:

• 15 days of PTO
• 9 Paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k + Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness App with reimbursement of up to $500/year
• Profit Sharing

Physical Requirements

Seeing, color perception, hearing/listening, clear speech, hand and finger dexterity, and ability to move distances within and between warehouses/offices, ability to get to project sites.

Working Environment

Regularly works with others face to face, over the phone and through email. Generally works in an office environment with moderate noise. Nature of work may require working off hours and significant time spent (50%) out of the office. Periodically works outside and may work around moving objects, dust and dirt.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply with your resume today. We look forward to connecting!

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