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Travis County · 1 day ago

Interior Designer Internship

Austin, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Travis County is seeking an Interior Designer Intern to join their Planning, Design and Construction Division. The intern will support project teams by developing design documents, conducting research, and assisting with construction observation while gaining real-world experience alongside professionals in the field.

GovernmentInfrastructurePublic Safety

Responsibilities

Join our team as an intern and gain real-world experience working alongside architects, engineers, and industry professionals

In this role,you’llsupport project teams on meaningful work, from developing design documents and BIM models to conducting research,assistingwith construction observation, and collaborating with colleagues across multiple offices

Responsible for basic design criteria, space plan layouts and design conceptsfurnishedby an experienced architect or engineer and under their supervision prepare clear, concise, readable drawings and BIM models including model setup, input, and red-line correction changes

Conducts basicmaterialsresearch and specification preparation and writing

Assistwith or provide on-site construction observation on simple projects

Works alongside and learn from professionals in parallel disciplines

Visits to construction sites with project leaders

Assistwith procurement process of PO’s and shopping cart for project needs

Performs analysis of existing furniture assets as to condition and suitability for newconstruction,renovationand relocations

Researchesand selects furniture, both case goods and systems, asrequiredfor new construction and/or renovation projects

Coordinates delivery and assembly of furniture assets as per required timing asidentifiedby the Facilities Project Manager

Applies knowledge, analysis and management of move services provided by contracted professional movers and in-house movers.Obtains price proposals, performs negotiations and monitors moveservices

Qualification

REVITAutoCADInterior DesignFurniture ProcurementConstruction ObservationProblem-solvingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTime Management

Required

Currently enrolled or recently graduated from an accredited university program for Interior Design or Architecture at least Junior year

Valid Texas Driver's License

Knowledge of principles and practices of furniture procurement for commercial properties

Knowledge of modern practices, procedures and methods of procurement of move services

Knowledge of policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function

Knowledge of Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, permits, licenses, practices, standards policies and procedures

Knowledge of computer equipment to include computer aided design and drafting, word processing, spreadsheets, project scheduling and management, and other related applications

Knowledge of business letter writing, grammar and punctuation and report preparation

Skill in preparing floor plan drawings showing layout of furniture using REVIT or AutoCAD

Skill in applying principles and practices as used in interior design or architecture

Skill in problem-solving and technical decision making for developing effective solutions

Skill in supervising crew providing move services

Skill in both verbal and written communication

Skill in setting and maintaining time intervals and timelines

Ability to work independently

Ability to supervise, motivate, develop and evaluate staff

Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions

Ability to use REVIT or AutoCAD software

Ability to manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities

Ability to perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, architects, consultants, contractors, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public

Ability to convey ideas and concepts verbally and in writing