Summer Interior Design Intern

Architecture Incorporated, with offices in Sioux Falls and Rapid City, is the largest architectural / interior design firm in South Dakota. We are looking for someone who is creative, has a passion for design, and a great work ethic to join our firm this summer as an Interior Design Intern. The intern will be supervised and provide support for our four interior designers. The internship will begin May 16 and end August 12.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Organization, sample ordering, and general upkeep of the Materials Library
• Develop Project-Specific Standards – Materials in Library
  • Review standard finishes and order as necessary to have adequate on-hand samples
• Project Assistance
  • Presentation Documents with direction from Designers
  • Project / Material Research & Selection Assistance
  • Material Boards
  • Close-Out Binders
• Meetings Assistance
  • Assist with documentation during meetings for Revit updates
  • Meeting minute assistance with direction from Designers
• Drafting with direction from Designers
• Rendering with direction from Designers
• Update Interior Design Contacts
• Project Close-Out
  • File materials in bins after project completion
• Attending meetings and site visits with Team
• Attending product manufactures representative meetings with Designers
• Completing Material and Finish Schedules

The position requires someone who can effectively juggle a variety of responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on organization and follow-up skills. It also requires an ability to collaborate in a team environment and work independently with supervision from our interior design staff. This individual must possess good interpersonal skills (listening, diplomacy, responsiveness) and should be able to communicate professionally with the design team, clients, contractors, and consultants. The ideal individual should be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and have a professional work ethic. This person must be capable of independent thinking and possess creative design abilities.

Education:

Junior or Senior Interior Design Student at an accredited institution

Experience:

Deadline:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, ideally by March 11, 2022.

WHY ARCHITECTURE INCORPORATED?

Architecture Incorporated strives to employ excellent individuals and to provide our staff with an environment that encourages and recognizes personal growth, high achievement, and outstanding service to our clients. We have repeatedly been recognized by Prairie Business Magazine as one of the Top 50 Best Places to Work in the region. We have also been recognized as an Emerging Professional Friendly Firm by the AIA North Central States Region. Our culture is inclusive and positive with ample opportunity to grow and develop your technical and interpersonal skills. We encourage professional growth and lifelong learning for our employees and invest our time and resources to create an environment where staff can interact and collaborate in a meaningful way.  

Architecture Incorporated was founded in 1976 and our reputation has grown in the region due to our ability to provide excellent services to our clients on budget and on time. Our portfolio of work is varied but is primarily comprised of education (both K-12 and higher education) and healthcare.  From inception, the firm’s leadership has placed an emphasis on giving back to the community. This is done through sponsorships, charitable donations, volunteering, and serving on boards in organizations.

Architecture Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Wage DOQ.

Interested parties should submit a cover letter and resume to Lisa VandeVoort at mail@architectureinc.com