As an Interior Design Intern for West Michigan Office Interiors, you will work closely with our design team on various projects, contributing to the creation of high-quality designs that align with our brand and client needs. Not only will you work closely with our Designers, you will also spend time with our sales and operations teams to fully experience the commercial furniture industry sales and procurement process. You’ll gain in depth experience of how the process works through attending meetings, creating designs and specifications, creating proposals for
bidding, the awarding, and installation through final punch lists. This will be a great opportunity to gain experience by working with and being mentored by seasoned Designers that work for one of the most tenured furniture dealers in West Michigan.

This position will provide you with hands-on experience, real-time project involvement, and an opportunity to be an integral part of a winning team.

Duties & Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities

– Support the design team by completing projects in CET Designer including, but not limited to, converting
drawing formats, developing space plans and 3D renderings, producing installation drawings, creating
finished presentation packets, and updating existing projects
– Assist the design team in creative space planning, developing unique design concepts
– Hands-on curation of fabric and finish selections for respective customer projects
– Provide support as needed to maintain the Selections Center’s fabric and finish libraries
– Help out on job sites for field measurements as needed

Time-Management Duties

– Working closely with design team members to achieve agreed-upon goals and deadlines
– Updating design team on project progress, regular communication in regards to design changes and
updates
– Provide project assistance by agreed-upon deadlines

Administrative Duties

– Management of assigned projects
– Collaborate with the sales team as well as cross-functionally with other internal departments
– Contact/meet with product representatives to learn options and trends in the industry
– Flexibility and willingness to adapt

Education/Training/Experience

– Preferred Senior or Junior Interior Design Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in an CIDA accredited
Interior Design program

– Proficient in CET Designer (experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Bluebeam a plus)
– Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (experience in PowerPoint a plus)
– Ability to create office furniture space plans and coordinate pleasing finish selections
– Portfolio required for consideration; please provide link or provide your portfolio

Qualifications/Requirements

– Expected Date Start: ASAP for part-time local
– Schedule to work around class hours, 15-20 hours a week (minimum), three (3) days of office based work at WMOI–Grand Rapids
– With the exception of training days at WMOI–Holland headquarters, the majority of office time will be at WMOI-Grand Rapids (must have reliable transportation)
– This internship has the potential to transition into a full time position
– Portfolio required at interview
– Trustworthy, self-motivated, passionate, and dedicated to high-quality work
– Ability to assess and self-prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands with minimal supervision
– Excellent organizational and time management skills
– Ability to work with people of various work styles
– Strong written and verbal communication skills
– Work well independently and in a collaborative team environment

What We Offer

– Salary range of $15-$20 per hour (based upon experience)
– Hands-on experience with real-world projects and clients
– Mentorship and guidance from experienced design professionals
– Opportunities to attend industry events and workshops
– A collaborative and creative work environment
– Potential for future employment opportunities based on performance.

To apply, please email a resume to the WMOI Team.