The Design Placement Intern will support the design team in creating workplaces that deliver exceptional customer experiences and generate positive commercial returns. This role involves assisting in centre design and fit-out, supporting the development and deployment of brands, and delivering fresh thinking and innovation to the creation of our brands globally.
Key responsibilities
- Support the design and development of workplace interiors and furnishings across multiple brands, enhancing user experience and functionality for diverse customer segments.
- Shape the creation of innovative workplace environments and product solutions that embody IWG’s brand identity and support evolving workstyles.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to influence the spatial design and product selection that define our workplace offerings.
- Conduct research on workplace trends, materials, furniture systems, and user behavior to provide actionable insights that shape spatial and product design decisions.
- Generate forward-thinking concepts and design solutions that push boundaries in how people interact with their work environments and the tools within them.
- Contribute to design reviews and presentations, gaining practical experience in articulating workplace concepts and refining design strategies.
Required skills, experience and qualifications
- Genuine interest in design, particularly in the field of workplace design.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Product Design, or a related discipline.
- Experience in developing concepts and designs that effectively meet customer needs.
- Good understanding of user experience principles and how design can enhance customer satisfaction and a basic understanding of floorplans.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English.
- Proactive and self-motivated, contributing meaningfully within a collaborative team.
- Driven to challenge the status quo, bringing fresh ideas and critical thinking.
- Able to prioritise tasks effectively and consistently meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to high-quality work.
- Please upload your Portfolio.
About the company
IWG has been at the forefront of flexible working for more than 30 years. With over 3,500 locations around the globe, spanning brands including Regus, Spaces, Signature and HQ, we have made it possible for businesses of all sizes to make the transition to hybrid working, empowering employees to work wherever and whenever is most convenient.
We help more than 8 million people and their businesses to work more productively, supported by a choice of professional, inspiring and collaborative workspaces, communities and services.
As the world’s leading provider of hybrid work solutions, with four times the number of locations compared to its nearest competitor, IWG is already working with over 80% of the Fortune 500 and counts businesses including Amazon, Netflix, EY and Uber amongst its customers.
Companies of all sizes are shifting to flexible working to lower costs, improve employee retention and lower their carbon emissions. The flexible workspace is expected to grow by 600% by 2023, when 30% of all office space will be hybrid. We are growing our network faster than ever to keep up with demand from customers as we work towards our goal of reaching 30,000 centres.
