ABOUT THIS POSITION

This is a flexible, paid internship in the Design Center of Powell & Co. We are seeking self-motivated individuals who need experience in a high-end design center. This internship allows you to create your own schedule

that fits you best. You are expected to be responsible and timely. You will be eligible to receive school credit.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the library cleanliness and organization.

Running errands for the design library.

• If you have any AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Microsoft Suite experience you may help designers with projects based on need.
• Providing administrative support such as answering phones, sending an email, or getting the mail.
• Communication with Design Center to determine tasks for the day.
• Observation of various components of the design process.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Either entering their final year of an interior design program or recently completing a program related.
• Basic computer skills (outlook, excel, etc.)
• Any AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and the Microsoft Suite experience.
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and willingness to complete a variety of tasks.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Must be a friendly and courteous professional with polished telephone skills who can effectively communicate and maintain office coordination between their department and the rest of the office. Person should be detail oriented, have great time management abilities, and be able to work unsupervised with excellent multi-tasking abilities. We are looking for someone who is self motivated with moderate knowledge of the MAC computer system.

JOB TASK :

• Arrange meetings with contractors.
• Create and maintain office documents such as but not limited to: invoices, reports & data sheets created and maintained by Office Manager.
• Overall office keep:
  • maintain the inflow and outflow of goods (food, paper, pens, pencils, notepads etc.)
  • arrange for repair and maintenance of office equipment;
  • evaluating new equipment and techniques
  • receive, store and maintain inventory of office supplies and equipment send, receive and sort mail and other packages.
• Interact comfortably with clients and vendors.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects on the company’s dealing and working.

• Manage Office Processes, Maintain or implement organizational processes and analyze incoming & outgoing information
• Complete tasks such as the typing out of letters, document creation and data entry in both Mac Pages and Number, software.
• Maintain a calendar and coordinate events and meetings for the various departments.
• Provide information by answering questions and requests.
• Support the staff when assigned.

• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Maintain active Notary License. Initial cost and maintenance expenses of license will be covered by company during employment
• Coordinate with project managers on supplies needed for construction sites.
• Order all supplies needed for each site.
• Interview and hire all vendors and contractors.

• Become the line of contact between the company and all vendors and contractors.
• Work with the project managers to assist in processing the payroll of each of our vendors and contractors.
• Contact vendors to gather quotes for each project site throughout construction.

• Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
• do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers

Job Details:

• Creating flyers, pamphlets, mail ads, booklets, brochures, etc.
• Creating content and graphics for social media
• Covering social media platforms every day (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Responding to clients on social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Covering events and meetings on social media
• Collaborating and creating mood boards
• Keep the website updated (albums of our most recent builds, blog posts, and general maintenance)
• Creating Pinterest ads and tracking analytics
• Tracking Google ads and analytics
• Creating in-house branded merchandise (mugs, blankets, labels, stickers, etc.)
• Sketching illustrations of homes (interior and exteriors) * Bonus

Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree specializing in Advertising/Graphic Design/Marketing or currently pursuing
• Active portfolio showcasing previous work and skills
• Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop)
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Excellent time management skills
• Organized
• Knowledge of SEO
• Knowledge of WordPress website
• Communication skills
• Ability to sketch / illustrate * Bonus

If you believe you are qualified and have the correct skill set as listed above, please send your resume and portfolio to info@ckccustomhomes.com.

We are looking for an artful Interior designer Intern to undertake a variety of space designing projects. You will deal with design from conceptual development and liaising with the stakeholders to managing and executing the design. The goal is to design practical spaces but yet visually pleasing.

Responsibilities

• Undertake design project from concept to completion
• Define project requirements and schedule during the “brief”
• Interpret and translate customer needs into rough plans
• Ability to work auto cad and 3D
• Research and decide on materials and products sourcing
• Produce “sample” and “mood products”
• Work closely with designers, decorators, architects and constructors
• Research and follow industry changes, evolutions and best practice
• Return samples to various showrooms
• Pick up samples from various showrooms
• Keep showroom tidy and moving
• Update libraries

Skills

• Expertise in layout, colour, lighting, materials selection, custom furniture and all installations.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3D Max, Illustrator or other design programs
• Excellent portfolio of previous works
• Creative talent, imagination and eye for design
• Communication and presentation skills
• Project management skills
• BS degree in Interior Design or similar

Job Types: Full Time Intern

The Superintendent position will manage and control assigned projects, including overseeing field operations, site safety, productivity, schedule, quality work, and trade contractor and supplier coordination and work in conjunction with the Project Manager leading the project team.

A. CLIENT LOYALTY

1. Understand and communicate to all field personnel the owners goals regarding construction.
2. Maintains positive relationships with the owner and architect throughout the project(s).

B. PRE-CONSTRUCTION

1. Provide technical expertise throughout the Pre-Construction process.
2. Participate in the Constructability review.
3. Assist in the management of the Pre-Construction schedule.

C. SAFETY

1. Insure job safety requirements are understood and implemented by all project personnel and trade contractors, working with the safety support personnel as a resource. Continually strives for Zero Injury on all projects.
2. Lead on-site safety meetings.
3. Watch for and correct all safety hazards at the job site. Report all safety incidents to safety personnel.

D. PLANNING

1. Review the plans and specifications for constructability and construction schedules and advise the project team of issues or deficiencies.
2. Understand the contract between and the owner.
3. Understand trade contractor and supplier contract scopes.
4. Prepare, manage and update the detailed project schedule with sequence and activity duration including procurement items.
5. Establish the punch list process and close-out procedures with the Project Manager, Owner and Architect before trade contractor work starts. Maintain a Zero Punch list.
6. Schedules and procures tools and equipment necessary for the project.
7. Mentor and train other employees as necessary.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School and completion of Vocational School a plus, College degree preferred
• Proficient in understanding building plans and specifications.
• Team player with field supervision, project management and company administration staff.
• Safety standards knowledge and enforcement
• Ability to remain calm, focused and effective under time pressure situations.
• Self starter with ability to set goals and tasks with strong leadership skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manage and create sales/marketing technique for developing new leads
• Provide product information and guidance to the customer through the design studio selection process while maximizing sales potential, facilitating Move-in-Ready selections, and day-to-day administration of the design studio facility
• Meet with purchasers of To-be-Built homes to provide product options and guidance for making design studio selections
• Manage and process all To-be-Built purchasers’ final design studio selections within completion dates
• Prepare final documents including list of standards, drawings, options, upgrades and specifications for all homes
• Responsible for maintaining complete and accurate information for customer selections through settlement
• Assist the Design and Construction Teams management of assigned To-be-Built customers through the construction process to settlement
• Assistance in reviewing pricing for products offered
• Respond to all customer complaints in a timely manner: achieve 95% satisfaction rate
• Attend all meetings for Purchasing, Land and Architecture
• Maintain and manage Design Studio Product Displays and current samples
• Order and maintain Design Studio beverages, snacks and office supplies
• Adhere to and promote our Mission, Vision, and Values
• Responsible for a range of functions, to include branding and positioning, sales support, digital marketing, content marketing, events, and more
• Develops sales/marketing strategies to drive qualified buyers to model
• Drive the execution and implementation of sales/marketing programs
• Help manage, maintain and execute each sales/marketing project, demonstrating leadership and ownership throughout the entire life cycle of the project Supervise internal and external sales/marketing resources (Ad agencies, designers, printers, vendors) for delivery of projects on a timely basis
• Write sales/marketing strategy, creative briefs to establish positioning and strategic direction
• Manage the production process for all sales/marketing materials
• Manage and maintain a sales/marketing budget, ensuring effective and economical allocation of resources
• Consult with sales teams on new sales/marketing strategies, creation of integrated sales/marketing plans and programming; including promotions, media plans, ads and collateral
• Develop monthly reporting and communication on the accomplishments, challenges and work in progress for each division to be distributed to the sales/marketing teams
• Work to ensure that proper brand guidelines, policies and procedures are current or updated as necessary
• Apply strategic thinking to improve company ability to deliver cost effective and timely solutions to business and sales/marketing challenges within the region
• Respond to unscheduled and unplanned sales/marketing needs with a positive, can-do attitude
• Supervise/Mentor other team members

Our procurement staff orders your new furnishings.  The team works diligently behind the scenes to ensure that every detail is handled for you.  We are in constant contact with our artisans, contractors, and craftspeople to create beautiful and bespoke spaces.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and submit purchase orders
• Communicate with vendors (getting order status updates and shipment tracking)
• Follow up on necessary order revisions and handle returns
• Work with shipping & logistics coordinator to manage out-of-state installs. Assist by tracking orders, confirming receipt and/or delivery, and managing returns.
• Account management (recording payments, returns, refunds, credits, and re-selections)
• Update clients on order status and provide estimated delivery dates
• Work closely with designers and project managers to manage client expectations and get projects to a satisfactory conclusion.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Growth mindset, proactive, and not averse to challenging, time-sensitive situations
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and willingness to complete a variety of tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills (outlook, excel, etc.)
• Degree in business or related fields would be applicable
• Design, retail, or project management background is a bonus.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and provide the shot list for photographers to get web lifestyles and web product shots for new arrivals & video
• Help set up for lifestyle, product, and video shoots, and provide scripts for video. Coordinate all details for web photo & video
• Schedule web photos & video shoots with the web photo & video team, and all other involved parties
• Be present during web photo & video shoots
• Arranging for product transport to and from where it needs to go for web photo & video shoots
• Manage time to make sure we accomplish all web photo & video goals
• Work with Manager on all flows within web experience platforms
• Upload approved web graphics & images
• Facilitate website day to day projects as provided by the website manager
• Create collection-specific descriptive/alternate text, help with SEO
• Support all web experience goals as needed
• Strategize product placement for promotions that will benefit the web, communicate with the team that will execute the plan
• Work with a product specialist to coordinate promotions for specific inventory groups
• Work with manager & product specialist to fill categories that customers are shopping or that need more variety

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Professional background and practical work experience in high-level customer service and client interactions
• Understanding of sales and the customer experience

Ability to learn digital tools to analyze data and draw actionable insights and conclusions to implement new processes.

• Communicating well with customers digitally, in person, and over the phone
• Working closely with the manager to develop web strategies around the customer experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and provide a shot list for photographers to get web lifestyles and web product shots for new arrivals & video
• Help set up for lifestyle, product, and video shoots, and provide scripts for video. Coordinate all details for web photo & video
• Schedule web photos & video shoots with the web photo & video team, and all other involved parties
• Be present during web photo & video shoots
• Arranging for product transport to and from where it needs to go for web photo & video shoots
• Manage time to make sure we accomplish all web photo & video goals
• Work with Manager on all flows within web experience platforms
• Upload approved web graphics & images
• Facilitate website day to day projects as provided by the website manager
• Create collection-specific descriptive/alternate text, help with SEO
• Support all web experience goals as needed
• Strategize product placement for promotions that will benefit the web, communicate with the team that will execute the plan
• Work with a product specialist to coordinate promotions for specific inventory groups

Work with manager & product specialist to fill categories that customers are shopping or that need more variety

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Professional background and practical work experience in high-level customer service and client interactions
• Understanding of sales and the customer experience

Ability to learn digital tools to analyze data and draw actionable insights and conclusions to implement new processes.

• Communicating well with customers digitally, in person, and over the phone
• Working closely with the manager to develop web strategies around the customer experience