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Crimson Design Group is an award-winning design firm based in Columbus, Ohio. With expertise spanning residential, commercial, and multi-family/senior living domains, we bring visions to life with precision and flair. We are currently looking for an intern for fall, as well as spring and summer. This is a 12-week, part-time to full-time position to give you a chance to learn with the best!

CDG Core Values:

The Interior Designer Intern must be passionate about our culture and must strive to ensure that all messaging reflects our culture and our core values:

• Excellence: Takes initiative, dedication, can-do attitude, sense of urgency.
• Crimson Spirit: Contributes, values everyone, team player.
• Life Lived Well: Fun, optimistic, no drama, servant heart.
• Growth Mindset: Ownership thinking, innovative, curious.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the design team as you learn the entire interior design business.
• Assist on installs.
• Split work time between Design, Procurement, and Back Office Operations.
• Support the front of the house in client support- ensure conference rooms are stocked and ready for client meetings.
• Run errands as needed.
• Answer phones, greet studio guests
• Organize design tools and accessories.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Mac utilization experience is a plus.
• Graphic Design experience preferred. (ie. SketchUp, Photoshop)
• Excellent verbal & written abilities.
• Excellent time management skills.
• AutoCAD experience preferred
• Working towards, or already obtained, higher education degree in related field of study.

Working Conditions:

• Part-time position (~20hours) per week.
  • Tuesday Thursday 10 am 4 pm -Flexible schedule available
  • Other hours as needed for special events or installs
• Position begins on or after September 8, 2026
• Located in Columbus, OH
• Must feel comfortable working interactively with teammates and industry partners in a variety of settings.
• Compensation: $15 per hour.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to drive to run errands (active driver's license and transportation).
• Must be able to handle loads up to 10lbs., sometimes up to 20lbs.
• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Work in this position requires being inside most of the time, in an office setting.
• Must be able to work at off-site locations.

Crimson Design Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, service member status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.