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Continua Interiors · 20 hours ago

Design Intern - Furniture Dealer

Plymouth, MN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$15/hr - $16/hr

Continua Interiors is a company focused on transforming work, learning, and healing environments through innovative furniture and design solutions. The Design Intern will assist with various design tasks, maintain the resource library, and support experienced designers while gaining hands-on experience in a professional showroom environment.

ArchitectureInterior Design

Responsibilities

Maintain Resource Library

Assist with Design Tasks

Shadow Design and Sales

Continued Learning

Skill Development

Create and/or edit Scout boards, Spec Books, PowerPoints and spreadsheets

Assist with field measures and site verifications

Learn about furniture systems and specifications

Research solutions for ancillary requests

Research solutions for A+D requests

Edit plans in design software for various stages of projects

Select fabrics/finishes for projects

Communicate with manufacturer reps to obtain fabric/finish samples for projects

Assist in the preparation of drawings with direction provided by the designer

Shadow designers to learn more about the role of a dealer designer

Learn what it takes to work in a professional showroom environment

Support preparation of design meetings with industry partners and end users

Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced designers

Demonstrates initiative in self-guided learning to continuously enhance product and industry knowledge

Qualification

Interior Design knowledgeDesign software proficiencyCommunicationTime managementTeam collaborationInitiative

Required

Rising Junior or Senior in an Interior Design program

Exemplify Continua's Core Values

Initiative: ability to bring innovative ideas and designs forward

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to work independently as well as on a team

Ability to manage and use time wisely

Ability to travel to job site locations occasionally

Ability to continue working for Continua throughout the school year (fall and spring semesters)

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop. The employee may occasionally lift and /or move up to 20 pounds. This position may require travel between offices, jobsites, and/or client locations, which may involve extended periods of sitting or standing, lifting light luggage, and adapting to different time zones