Interior Design Co-op - January 2025

Interior Design Co-op - January 2025

Program Dates: January 6th, 2025 - June 20th, 2025

*This is a fully remote position

Who We Are:

Our dedicated team delivers creative custom solutions for design projects across Wayfair brands. Whether the customer is a corporate office client, a national property management firm, or a large hospitality group, we have the resources to create a space that matches their vision, budget, and timeline. As an Interior Design Co-op, you will be immersed in all aspects of the design process and gain hands-on experience working with real clients across brands & geographies.

What You’ll Do:

• Utilize AutoCAD or Revit to generate floor plans, furniture layouts and install plans
• Prepare client-facing presentations including Product Catalogs, Design Proposals and Standard Packages using Adobe Creative software
• Provide design support and creative assistance for client projects (site analysis, floor plans, CAD renderings, color palettes, design plans, mood-boards)
• Create trend reports to present and share findings with the Business Design Team
• Collaborate with other sales and service teams and Business Account Managers on large projects
• Partner with the Design Leadership team as the owner of cadenced customer outreach, customer funnel management, and lead assignment
• Work directly with Design clients in need of samples and custom orders; communicate with suppliers and manufacturers on sample requests, custom orders, product lead times, and pricing

What You’ll Need:

Basic Qualifications:

• Current Sophomore, Junior, or Senior student pursuing an undergraduate degree in Interior Design or a relevant discipline with a 3.0 GPA minimum
• Must be returning to the course of study following completion of the Co-op
• Ability to commit to working 40 hours/week (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) from January 6 to June 20, 2025
• You must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Google suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, MyDoma, Spoak or comparable design software
• Additional proficiency in Bluebeam Revu and Salesforce / Salesloft is a plus
• Sales experience in a retail environment preferred
• Creative mindset with ability to demonstrate an understanding of basic design principles and execute on the customer's vision
• Knowledge of furniture, finishes and materials within the Interior Design industry
• Ability to work with a cohesive team and maintain a positive, enthusiastic attitude is key!
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment & consistently look for ways to think outside-the-box
• Orientation for detail, while learning and working at a fast pace
• Genuine desire to learn, ask questions, and gain as much experience as possible (be a sponge)
• Self-motivated; takes initiative, must be proactive and figure things out on your own
• Able to prioritize tasks and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously (staying organized)

Possible Team Placements:

B2B (business-to-business):

Our dedicated team delivers creative custom solutions for large-scale B2B projects. Whether the customer is a corporate office client, a national property management firm, or a large hospitality group, we have the resources to create a space that matches their vision, budget, and timeline. As an Interior Design Co-op on the Business Design Team, you will be immersed in all aspects of the design process and gain hands-on experience working with real clients on nationwide projects. Co-ops will be paired with senior designers within specific industry verticals - hospitality, workplace, and property management design.

B2C (business-to-consumer):

Our team of interior designers creates beautiful spaces for clients of every scope and budget. We help a variety of clients from all walks of life including B2B clients working on their personal residences. Our designers work with clients from initial intake form through to purchase, managing each phase of the project. As an Interior Design Co-op on the Virtual Design Services team you will learn from a team of experts how to assess client needs, source materials, build renderings, and close deals. You will also get to peak behind the curtain to see how team management decisions are made and how to run a design business.

Wayfair Co-op Program Overview:

Our co-op program is a six-month, full-time, paid program that runs twice annually in January to June and July to December. Through the co-op program, students have the opportunity to gain impactful professional experience in their major or career field of interest by fully integrating with Wayfair business units. In addition to exciting project work, Wayfair co-ops have the opportunity to build their professional networks and take advantage of training offerings.