Job Description

We are looking for an Experiential Design Intern to join our team for this spring from February 3 - April 24!. This is a unique opportunity for junior design talent to support our ambitious experiential projects. Please note: this is a 3D design position, not a graphic design position. See requirements below.

This internship will provide insights into hands-on 3D design work and conceptual visual storytelling that ensures experiential projects meet design and creative standards across the agency. Working closely with the team on projects from conceptualization through to final execution and installation, you will learn about visual representation and storytelling in the pitch phase, spatial design including floorplans, architectural visualizations and renderings, furniture & decor selections, technical specifications for print/build, and maintaining partnerships with fabricators and specialty vendors.


As a Giant Spoon intern, you will be welcome to join any town halls, weekly updates, vendor presentations, lunches and happy hours during the summer. As part of the program, we will also be offering a series of workshops and Q&As with craft leads to gain insights into the day to day of neighboring departments.

This team is based in the New York office and works in a hybrid fashion with in-office work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We are looking for candidates who can join us in NYC!
Responsibilities

• Execute environmental design tasks on assigned projects including creative conception (mood boards), floor plans, renderings, environmental graphics and construction/technical documentation
• Understand design systems and can adhere and iterate from them
• Help ensure visual and tonal fidelity to all brand guidelines and associated properties through environmental design
• Join meetings with outside vendors (e.g. animators, lighting designers, sound designers etc.) to help conceptualize and guide specialty design
• Value-engineer design according to shifting budget parameters as required
• As feasible, work on-site, partnering directly with fabricators/vendors to ensure that the finished product is reflective of creative intent

Requirements

• Pursuing a design career in Interior Design, Architecture, Experiential Design or Industrial Design
• Proficiency in spatial design and architectural rendering utilizing 3D modeling, visualization and rendering software such as, but not limited to - SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Maya, Autocad, 3DS Max, Vray. 3D modeling skills are required.
• Bonus points for foundations in graphic design
• Quick learner with the ability to pick up new software
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Digitally connected, passionate about technology and innovation with an insatiable curiosity for how it applies to our industry
• Experience working with Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets) a plus

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $18.00 - $20.00. The rate is determined based on a wide range of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, job duties, and geographic location.

Giant Spoon is an agency that strives to build an inclusive workplace dynamically rooted in our differences. What makes you, you, is your greatest asset here. No matter your race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disabled status, genetic information, or other protected category-feel comfortable (and excited) to bring your full self and make smart, impactful work.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Summer work, Work at office, Shift work,

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