Design Intern bei CONTINUA INTERIORS OF MINNESOTA

Description

WHO WE ARE

Through our offering of furniture, walls, and audio-visual solutions, Continua Interiors is on a mission to transform the way people work, learn and heal across the Midwest. Continua places great importance on fostering a supportive work environment that values culture, community, and connection with both team members and clients. We are not just a company; we are a movement, reshaping the dealer landscape across the Midwest.

OUR CORE VALUES

Strive To Be Great | Do Hard Things | Stronger Together | Own It

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Maintain Resource Library 
• Assist with Design Tasks 
• Shadow Design and Sales 
• Continued Learning 
• Skill Development

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Create and/or edit Scout boards, Spec Books, PowerPoints and spreadsheets 
• Assist with field measures and site verifications.
• Learn about furniture systems and specifications.
• Research solutions for ancillary requests.
• Research solutions for A+D requests.
• Edit plans in design software for various stages of projects.
• Select fabrics/finishes for projects.
• Communicate with manufacturer reps to obtain fabric/finish samples for projects.
• Assist in the preparation of drawings with direction provided by the designer.
• Shadow designers to learn more about the role of a dealer designer.
• Learn what it takes to work in a professional showroom environment.
• Support preparation of design meetings with industry partners and end users.
• Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced designers 
• Demonstrates initiative in self-guided learning to continuously enhance product and industry knowledge.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE:

• Rising Junior or Senior in an Interior Design program.
• Exemplify Continua's Core Values.
• Initiative: ability to bring innovative ideas and designs forward.
• Excellent verbal and written communication. 
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Ability to manage and use time wisely.
• Ability to travel to job site locations occasionally. 
• Ability to continue working for Continua throughout the school year (fall and spring semesters). 
• Physical Requirements: 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 may occasionally lift and /or move up to 20 pounds. This position may require travel between offices, jobsites, and/or client locations, which may  involve extended periods of sitting or standing, lifting light luggage, and adapting to different time zones.

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE:

• A State-of-the-Art Facility with incredible technology throughout and a multitude of workspaces at your disposal
• Use the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) methodology to provide tools to help individuals and teams achieve goals, growth, and improvement.
• Quarterly All Company Meetings
• Community Service opportunities
• Company social hours
• Ability to use your talents and strengths to make a positive impact

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The hiring compensation range for this position is an hourly rate of $15.00-$16.00/hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and location, as well as internal equity and market considerations.

DISCLOSURES:

Notice: The physical demands described above 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. 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 manager.

Notice: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Continua is a drug-free workplace. 

Continua is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.