The Independents

Design Team Intern

The Independents  •  New York (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

At K2, we leverage culture and insights to bring brands to life in the right contexts. We create and produce compelling experiences for luxury clients of all kinds. With multiple offices spanning Asia, Europe and America, K2 is uniquely positioned to offer a global approach to managing brand experiential strategies, from the concept stage to the detailed execution phase.

We are looking for a Design Team Intern to join our NY location and help bring these experiences to life across the U.S.

Job Description:

The Design Team Intern is responsible for assisting the designers and Head of Design with multiple event and production design projects through all stages of the design process including assisting with design development phases, renders and drawings, deck creation, sourcing materials and design elements, scheduling, and more. This individual will work closely within the K2 America design and production team reporting to the Head of Design. This individual must be creative and technical with good time management skills and experience working in a spatial design field

Responsibilities

  • Assist with deck creation for project and pitches
  • Assist in creating 3D models, renderings and visuals that clearly and accurately communicate designs to clients.
  • Technical design and drafting skills with general knowledge and understanding of fabrication techniques and materials
  • Ability to produce a set of construction drawings for fabrication.
  • Time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects at once.
  • Material research and sample board display creation
  • Sourcing and ordering design elements such as materials and furniture

Requirements

  • Student or recent graduate with experience in interior designer, production design or architecture and Bachelor/ Master degree from an accredited school.
  • NYC based and able to to come into our Soho office when need
  • The ideal candidate is passionate about design, culture & art and has a well rounded design lens.
  • Detail oriented, organized, and a team player.
  • Takes initiative and has the ability to work under tight timelines.
  • Exceptional communication skills including both verbal and visual means of communication.
  • Proficiency in 3D modeling and realistic rendering ability using software such as Rhino, AutoCAD, Enscape or similar as well as the Adobe Creative Suite

At k2 Americas and The Independents, we are always looking for personalities with positive charisma who are enthusiastic, self�motivated, and have a keen sense of aesthetics.

k2 Americas embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. k2 Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team!

The Independents

About The Independents

The Independents is a global ecosystem of 21 best-in-class partner agencies crafting extraordinary brand experiences that captivate audiences worldwide. In collaboration with its clients across the luxury and lifestyle industries, The Independents creates meaningful connections between people and the brands they love.

The Independents’ curation reflects an expansive roster of industry pioneers, including 2 x 4, Atelier Athem, Atelier Lum, Bureau Béatrice, Bureau Betak, Bureau Future, Ctzar, Inca Productions, k2, Karla Otto, Kennedy, Kitten Production, Kitty Events, Lefty, Lucien Pagès Communication, MA+Group, Prodject, Sunshine, Terminal 9 Studios, The Qode and We Are Ona. The group’s capabilities span research, core strategy, communications strategy, design, production and distribution, a scope that adapts to every creative challenge.

The group translates strategic insights into creative concepts, which are developed into personally relevant experiences that engage local and global audiences by way of its presence in Milan, Paris, London, Munich, Barcelona, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha and Riyadh.

In March 2025, The Independents launched L’Incubateur, a pioneering initiative conceived to identify, support and accelerate the next wave of talent, entrepreneurs and creative agencies on a global scale. Since June 2023, The Independents has been backed by Banijay Group and TowerBrook Capital Partners.

Industry
Marketing & Advertising
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Paris, FR
Year Founded
2017
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