Design Elevate Internship Program
Interior Design Internship Program Outline
FOR RISING JUNIORS
The following topics will be covered during the 1-week internship program for rising interior design juniors.
- Alfred William & Company Overview
- History of MillerKnoll
- Contract Furniture Foundations 101
- Introduction to Sales, Marketing, and Project Management
- Installation Day Shadowing
- Introduction to CAD/CET Designer and CAP
- MillerKnoll and other Manufacturer Partner Showroom Tour Opportunities
FOR RISING SENIORS
The following topics will be covered during the 6-week internship program for rising interior design seniors.
- Visual and Verbal Communication Skills
- Presentation/Speaking Development/First Impression Skills
- Introduction to Commerical Design Manufacturer Resources
- Meet and Greet with Commerical Design Manufacturer Reps
- Collaborating with A&D Community and Project Management Firms
- Introduction to AWC Workplace Design Strategies and Resources
- CET Designer and CAP Basics
- Visualization and Renderings
- Project Process
- Budgeting Basics
- Field Verifications
- Specification Checks and Order Process
- Project Meetings
- Installation Packets
- Punch Walk Through
- Site Visits (Before/During/After Project Completion)
- Specials/COM/COL Process
- Digital Library Tools and Showroom Materials Library
- AWC Construction Services / DIRTT
Intern Candidate Requirements
- Enrolled in an accredited interior design program
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D modeling software or equivalent
- Shows initiative & self-motivation
- Exhibits strong design and creative capabilities with a passion for providing solutions, applying the design process
- Willing to work with various departments within Alfred Williams & Company's organizational structure
- Demonstrates organizational skills as well as verbal and written communication skills
- Ability and interest to work within a fast-paced team environment and exhibits strong interpersonal skills
- Rising senior candidates must be willing to commit a minimum of 6 -7 weeks based on required credit hours over the summer (flexibility on the exact 6-7 weeks during May-August)
Learning Objectives
- History of commercial design & evolution of workplace design
- The mission and values of Alfred Williams & Company
- Basics of commercial furniture specification
- Interior design best-practices, space planning & creative solution development
- Basic skills using CET Designer to develop space and renderings
- Collaboration with A+D
Support Objectives
- Creative Solution Development
- Product Specification
- Acquiring of Samples/Finishes
- Rough Budgeting
- Test-fits/Space plans
- Pre-proposal Meetings
- Presentation Development
- Renderings and Other Visuals
Deadline to apply for Summer Internship Program: March 31st, 2024
Click here to download the Internship Application Form 2024
Apply
To apply for the Interior Design Internship Program, please submit form and attach completed internship application.