Careers
Architecture Intern
Location: Alexandria, VirginiaReports to: Caroline Lechaux, Principal
Description:
We are a fast-paced, multifaceted commercial and residential interior design firm located outside Washington DC seeking an experienced interior designer.
Mission:
Support architecture, design, and business development initiatives for OUTinDesign’s holistic design process and assist the firm’s designers and principal.
Job Requirements:
Three plus years of professional experience in a design firm required. Must be proficient in a PC environment with skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD. Candidate must be extremely detail oriented, a multi-tasker and very knowledgeable about sustainable design, the vendor industry and how a project is run from start to finish.
Experience in industrial design and/or furniture design is a plus.
Candidate must be passionate about well-being design, motivated, enthusiastic, and demonstrate a willingness to become involved in all aspects of the firm.
The ideal candidate has residential, restaurant and hospitality design experience. It is essential for the ideal candidate to have: excellent troubleshooting and communication skills, job site and client-management experience, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced and deadline-driven firm.
Main Responsibilities:
- Design and execute concepts (including hand sketches, advanced AutoCAD and Revit drafting and rendering)
- Draft plans, elevations, and sections for new projects
- Compile InDesign/ other presentations, drawings, and documents to communicate design details to the client
- Execute Revit, Photoshop and hand-sketched renderings for clients
- Provide creative and graphic design support for printed material
- Create working Excel spreadsheets to track business and client activity
- Photo edit and manage photography library
- Manage, document, organize, and file electronic and paper files, products and materials
- Order, track and reconcile orders of materials for projects
Education:
Experience:
- Drafting and rendering experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp
- Presentation design and formatting with Adobe Creative Suites (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge)
- Knowledge of design software in Windows OS
- Experience with visual and verbal design presentations
- Working knowledge of online design and lifestyle social media, websites, blogs, apps, etc.
Specific Additional Skills & Capacities (organizational, etc.):
- Organizational skills imperative: detail oriented with good follow-through
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Fluent in English; multicultural understanding
- Creative and strategic thinking
- Sense of humor and team spirit
- Flexibility and capability of working with multiple agendas (multi-tasking skills)
Application Process
Please submit a cover letter and your portfolio along with your resume and salary requirements to info@outindesign.com.