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AOA · 1 month ago

Concept Design Intern- West Coast

Burbank,CA,US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

AOA is a leading design, production, and project management firm that creates memorable experiences across various industries. They are seeking a Concept Design Intern to collaborate with senior staff on innovative projects, contributing to design packages, presentations, and conceptual modeling. The role involves working on experiential design for themed environments and requires a self-driven individual comfortable in fast-paced workflows.

ArchitectureConstructionLeisureProperty Development

Responsibilities

As directed by project leadership, will contribute to the assembly and development of high-quality design packages

Responsible for assisting the development and implementation of presentations and artwork outlining creative goals, with the intent to gain internal and external approvals

Responsible for producing project meeting documentation and organization of project server files, both internal and external

Assists in ideation, reference research and organization, concept sketching, and conceptual modelling for a variety of projects, with a focus on experiential design for themed environments, resorts, exhibits, etc

During design, participates in design, cost, schedule, and technical reviews

Interacts with project management and all internal and external teams across disciplines with professionalism

Will be expected to review and plan for project hours and personnel needs

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

3D software proficiencyConcept art creationHand drawing skillsPhotoshopInDesignPowerPointSpatial planningTrend awarenessTeam collaboration

Required

Strong hand drawing skills or mastery of 3D software

Ability to create professional-level concept art using a mixture of 3D rendering and/or 2D digital painting techniques

Ability to create photoreal 3D renders for key art

Ability to think through spatial planning

Ability to assist in the creation of concept plans, layouts, and elevations with consideration for guest experience, and real-world scales

Motivated, with an ability to keep a finger on the pulse of current trends

Ability to assist in assembling design decks/presentations/packages (InDesign or PowerPoint)

Ability to establish, build, and maintain positive and productive team relationships based on open communication, trust, and teamwork with project partners, departments, disciplines, and personnel

Graduate or Senior status in a Bachelor's or Graduate degree program in Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Entertainment Design, Theater or related field

In addition to the ability to hand-draw ideas and thoughts, a working knowledge of all listed software is paramount, with proficient knowledge in several programs in 2D or 3D

Required at a high level of proficiency: Photoshop, 3D software (at least one of - Blender, Rhino, Revit, 3DS Max or Unreal), Microsoft Office

Interns must be 18 years or older to apply

Must have reliable transportation to and from work

Must provide their own housing for the duration of the internship