Interior Designer Intern

Job brief

New Empire Corp. (www.nec.us) is looking for an artful Interior Designer Intern to undertake an office space (10ft x 19ft room) designing project in the historic General Electric Building (570 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY). You will deal with design from conceptual development and liaise with the Chief Operating Officer to manage and execute the design. The goal is to design a practical office space but yet visually pleasing.

Responsibilities

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  Undertake design project from concept to completion
• Define project requirements and schedule during the “brief”
• Interpret and translate needs into rough plans
• Set costs and project fees according to budget
• Research and decide on materials and products sourcing

Requirements

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  Proven working experience in decorating interior spaces (consultations, renovations, space planning and new constructions)
• Expertise in layout, color, lighting, materials selection, custom furniture and all installations.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3D Max, Illustrator or other design programs
• Excellent portfolio of previous works
• Creative talent, imagination and eye for design
• Communication and presentation skills
• Project management skills
• Currently in pursuit of BS degree in Interior Design or similar

Compensation

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  We will provide qualification for academic credits applicable to your coursework and/or portfolio.