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