Furniture Guidelines Intern

Overview 

We are Splice. We believe that people with a purpose need a place to be their best. From Seattle-area skyscrapers to the Pacific Northwest's premier Universities and medical facilities, we design and create insightful spaces with the latest technology, providing our clients an environment that embodies their image and encourages success. Workspace Development is the professional services division of One Workplace, providing FF&E project integration, post-occupancy, and MAC management for some of the most well-known companies in the Seattle area.

Splice is committed to the development of empathetic leaders, diversification of talent, and increased representation at every level of our business. We believe in cultivating a culture of inclusion and are dedicated to building and retaining teams by removing unnecessary barriers to employment and providing opportunities for career growth. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

Position Summary 

This position is a paid internship.  The Intern role is designed to provide a well-rounded educational experience while working collaboratively with the team.  Intern is a detail-oriented, entry level role.  Interns assist the team on large, complex projects and small projects.  Intern will be included in direct client interface as appropriate.  They assist the internal team to maintain consistent results for client standards, procedures and protocol but also work independently on tasks without oversight.  They aid in the development of projects, by providing research, field verification, product specifications, vendor communications, as well as the development of working presentation documents and client deliverables.  They need to feel comfortable building and maintaining successful and fruitful relationships with diverse co-workers and build a track record of successful projects.   

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Work with team to document clear project requirements, deliverables and deadlines to ensure expectations are fulfilled 
• Work closely with vendor partners to gather and clarify detailed information and develop customer mock-ups 
• Assist in developing customer presentations with an understanding of visual representation and graphic standards to create effective communication tools 
• Follow processes and documentation to achieve clear communication  
• Engage in detail-driven research for solutions based on client requirements  
• Develop knowledge of commercial furnishings and equipment based on customer-specific standards 
• Research cost saving opportunities for clients 
• Develop an appreciation for design principles to all activities: function, balance, alignment, proportion, materiality, etc.  
• Apply strong attention to detail to all documentation and processes, ensuring accurate and complete information 
• Ask questions  
• Listen and respond with empathy 
• Ask for help when needed 
• Actively seek out learning opportunities  

Education/Experience 

• Must be enrolled in or have recently graduated from accredited university 
• Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or Project Management preferred 
• Minimum of 1 year workplace experience preferred   
• 0-2 years of interior design experience preferred 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Passion for customer service 
• Continuous curiosity 
• Deadline-driven, self-motivated work ethic 
• Must be comfortable working independently when needed 
• Excellent organization and time management skills 
• Strong analytical, problem solving, written and verbal communication skills 
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite required, especially Excel and PowerPoint 
• AutoCAD or similar drafting software experience preferred  
• Basic understanding of floorplans and drawing sets preferred  
• Basic knowledge of commercial furnishings and equipment preferred 
• Basic knowledge of building infrastructure, construction vocabulary and building codes preferred 
• Basic knowledge of sustainability principles, certifications and best practices 

Employee Benefits: 

• 15 days of PTO 
• 9 Paid holidays 
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 
• 401k + Employer Match 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Wellness App with reimbursement of up to $500/year 
• Profit Sharing 

Working Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply with your resume today. We look forward to connecting! 

The base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. Actual total compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Compensation Range:

$22—$26 USD

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