Interior Design Intern at Gemona West Interior Design Studio

Gemona West Interior Design Studio is a full-service Interior Architecture / Design firm providing the highest standard of design excellence for discerning, quality-conscious clients. The total experience is provided in a way to inform, inspire, and assist people through the process of transforming their home or business environment to become a unique and personalized expression of themselves.

Gemona West consolidates each client's need into a form that exudes elegance and maturity. Our spaces are designed to elevate how you live, work and play. With an ever-expanding scope of works which includes Design architecture, FF&E design, Project management and Procurement, Gemona West is simultaneously defining a new era of luxury spaces in Sub-Saharan Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Interior Design Intern

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

General Description

• The position reports directly to the Lead Designer.
• He/She is responsible for assisting and providing support to the Lead Designer, the Senior Designers, and possibly several department staff members.
• Must be available for overtime or off hours as needed, regular working hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide assistance in the creation of design concepts, sketches, floor plans, elevations, and mood boards
• Assist in analyzing design objectives in accordance with clients’ needs
• Order samples from vendors and go out to source material finishes and fabrics from local vendors
• Create specifications manuals such as room layouts
• Provide design, clerical and administrative support to the senior designers
• Maintain knowledge of space planning, floor finish, plans, and elevations
• Manage design libraries of resources and maintain files and binders
• Assist in detailing/dimensioning upholstered furniture for the showroom
• Carrying out quality checks of finished products with vendors
• Assist with marketing developments and associated activities
• Take minutes and make recordings at client meetings
• Provide support in creating sourcing materials and CAD plans for various projects
• Assist in handling communication with clients through telephones, emails, and official letters
• Assist with installations, coordinate deliveries, and handle post-installation follow-ups
• Client management (during the design and design development stages)
• Liaising with contractors during the concept design and development stages to ensure that designs are implemented correctly.

Education & Work Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Creative Design, Architectural design, Interior design, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in a similar position.

Skills and Attributes:

• Must be prepared to respond to multi-task job schedules for daily routine
• Maintain high levels of concentration and attention to detail, and work with a team approach to accomplish tasks.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to effectively gather and disseminate information and respond to questions from groups of managers;
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office Excel and Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, or other design tools
• Must maintain a professional appearance appropriate for job tasks and maintain proper business etiquette.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2023.