Junior Interior Designer
Summer Internship

Hamilton Central, Waikato
Full time
Start date mid January 2024

Posted 21 November 2024

Company Overview:
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‍Designwell specialises in commercial interior design and we’re on a mission to bring great design to the regions of Aotearoa. Committed to creativity and excellence, we are seeking a driven and versatile Junior Interior Designer for a summer internship to join our collaborative team and work on a range of exciting projects across workplace, hospitality and health sectors.

Position overview:
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‍You possess a keen sense of style, a passion for form and proportion, and an innate flair for colour, materials and finishes in commercial interiors. Your eagerness to learn and commitment to design excellence set you apart, and you excel in collaborative environments where teamwork and constructive feedback drive your growth. Proficiency in SketchUp is essential, with experience in Revit being an advantage, and your 3D visualisation skills, particularly with tools such as Enscape, add further strength to your expertise. You demonstrate strong capabilities in spatial planning, bespoke joinery, and furniture design, reflecting your ability to create thoughtful, functional spaces. You have a degree or diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, or Spatial Design.
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Candidates with these attributes would be a bonus:‍

Benefits and perks

‍We're a very open and collaborative design studio and are located in the beautifully renovated Panama Square building in the heart of the Hamilton CBD (which we helped design).

• Proficiency in Adobe Suite
• Technical know-how to support our design team
• Strong focus on commercial interiors and the products, systems and specifications relevant to this field
• Understanding of the NZ building code and consent process with focus on commercial interiors
• Project support experience working with contractors, suppliers and client stakeholders

• We rarely work past 5:00 pm and have a great work/life balance being based in the Waikato.
• Competitive hourly rate and benefits will be negotiated based on experience.
• Regular training and social events
• We're working closely with the city's leading developers, change makers and Architects to bring life and energy into the city through great design.
• As a studio we're involved in local and national DINZ events.

If you're interested in the role, we’d love to see your CV and portfolio showcasing your skills and passion for the position. Email [email protected].