Interior Design Intern

• Ensure expectations remain on track and are adjusted as needed.
• Assist the Principal, Partner, Interior Designers, and Studio Manager.
• Ensure priorities remain on track and are adjusted appropriately.
• Assist in building, maintaining, and organizing the resource library. This includes coordinating the return of samples and materials to vendors. We're looking for an individual who can take initiative and ownership of this task, utilizing time management skills to maintain the library's neatness weekly.
• Work with designers on drafting in AutoCAD, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Travel to the PDC, job sites, and various vendors to select materials and pick up items for the design teams (NOTE: A personal vehicle is required for travel, and you will be reimbursed for any mileage to and from PDC or other vendors).
• Assist in sourcing and obtaining materials, samples, and products for design presentations.
• Work with designers in SketchUp and 3D modeling.
• Assist with general administrative tasks. This includes collecting mail from the PO Box, maintaining office tidiness (i.e., trash, recycling, and compost), updating spreadsheets, organizing office supplies and pick-ups, shipping, and drop-offs for general packages and miscellaneous items.
• To fill a light workload
• Work with designers on architectural and FF&E palettes.
• Utilize Asana to complete assigned project tasks.
• Inform the team of progress achieved toward goals and potential project conflicts or emerging issues.
• Inform the team of the progress achieved toward goals and any potential project conflicts or emerging issues.
• Assist in office operations.

Our creative, award-winning team, specializing in high-end residential design, is seeking a paid Intern. Recent graduates of interior design or architecture programs are invited to apply. In this role, we are seeking individuals who value punctuality, eagerness to learn, proactivity, and have hands-on experience in the interior design profession. This is an opportunity to learn and grow in a professional setting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the ability to move throughout the office and visit client offices or job sites is a requirement.

AE+A is an evolving, fast-paced organization that relies on team members to bring expertise within their field and contribute to the sterling reputation the company has earned over the past 20+ years. This requires engagement, independent workload management, and voicing concerns as they arise.

SPONSORSHIP: AE+A cannot provide sponsorship for interns. All applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, hold valid visas, or be currently eligible to work in the U.S.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related field.
• What is your experience working in an interior design setting?
• Advanced written skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, take initiative, and work independently.
• Ability to read redlined documents & revise design files.
• Excellent technical skills using AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp, and 3D modeling.
• Working knowledge of construction documents.
• Resume (PDF or Word format)
• Excellent communication skills in person, over the phone, and through email.
• Must be available to work on-site 3-4 days a week
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation
• Be timely and communicative regarding issues, tasks, and deadlines.
• Must own a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and be willing to drive for design or administrative errands (NOTE: The intern will be reimbursed for mileage)
• 1 year of interior design experience

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: Your employment and compensation with Annette English + Associates are “at will” in that they can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either Annette English + Associates or yourself, except as otherwise provided by law.

WORK HOURS: Your work hours will be Monday through Wednesday, from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, 24 hours per week, and will be considered part-time. There is a mandatory 30-minute unpaid lunch break, which you must take before the fifth hour of work begins (it must start before 2:30 pm). You are entitled to take two paid 10-minute breaks each 8-hour day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. If you work on a pre-approved Friday, you are entitled to one paid 10-minute break. No overtime will be permitted without approval.

When filling a light workload or helping to meet an upcoming deadline, the staff member may be asked to take on work considered parallel or lower than their current pay grade. When fulfilling staff members’ professional growth goals or tasks, it may be considered above their pay grade to help them acquire additional skills. This is considered training and will be well supported by superiors.

• Pay Rate: $18.00/hr
• For staff members’ professional growth