Design Intern at iSpace Environments in Des Moines, IA

Description

Position Summary: Assists Design team, Account Managers Designers and Sales team members in project work, preparation of showroom and managing internal administrative responsibilities. Works closely with our internal project teams to ensure a positive and successful client experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Design Intern Specific Responsibilities:

•  Assists with the management of the resource library.
• Assists with the showroom upkeep for client tours and presentations.
• Assists with the scheduling of vendor presentations and lunch-and-learns.
• Demonstrates rendering and presentation skills, to assist designers on project and RFP responses.
• Assists designers in reviewing manufacturer acknowledgements.
• With specific direction, assists in the design and specifications of projects. 
• Assists sales and design team members in the preparation of client presentations.

2. Serve as a Steward of iSpace Core Values and Brand 

• We are EXPERTS: We provide well-thought-out solutions to support our client’s business needs.
• We are RESOURCEFUL: We will find ways to get it done and make it look easy.
• We VALUE all PARTNERSHIPS: Our partners are not viewed as transactions, but friends. We support each other and celebrate in each other’s successes.
• We believe in TEAMWORK: All of us together are better than each of us alone.
• We have FUN: Having fun is part of our work experience. We bring our culture to life by enjoying ourselves and each other.
• We Are OWNERS: We are 100% employee owned. We think and act like owners, making every decision count for our collective success.

3. Other duties as needed to meet business needs

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

Adaptability – Accepts criticism and feedback. Adapts to changes in the work environment. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Manages competing demands.

Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Good presentation skills. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Customer Service - Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.

Planning and Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.

Quality Management – Fosters quality focus in others. Improves processes, products and services. Measures key outcomes. Sets clear quality requirements. Solicits and applies customer feedback.

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities Contributes to building a positive team spirit Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views gives and welcomes feedback

Requirements

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: Completed or working towards completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Interior, Industrial or Architectural Design or equivalent combination of education and experience. 2+ years’ experience in furniture/office/space planning desirable. Dealership experience preferred.  Knowledge of building codes for furniture design is desirable.

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and specification software(s).

Other Skills and Requirements: 

• Solid interpersonal skills; ability to communicate (both oral and written) effectively and professionally with both internal and external clients.
• Understands systems furniture; able to learn and apply new product knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving ability and follow through.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Works well under pressure in fast-paced conditions; excels at multi-tasking and prioritizing.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level is usually moderate. 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

iSPACE environments is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other basis under law.