Graduate Interior Design Intern

Title: Graduate Interior Design Intern

Department: Marketing

Reports To: Director of Marketing

Location: New York, New York

FLSA: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

COMPANY SUMMARY

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of modernized, amenitized_, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets and the Observatory deck attraction in ESRT's flagship Empire State Building - the "World's Most Famous Building". The Company is the recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of March 31, 2024, ESRT's portfolio is comprised of approximately 8.6 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.7 million rentable square feet of retail space and 727 residential units. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.

The dedicated team at ESRT is a collection of diverse individuals with a shared passion for excellence and a keen eye toward future growth. Headquartered in New York City, we harness the energy of the city in everything we do. We care for one another, work hard, and have a lot of fun doing it! We are Certified as a Great Place to Work by the global authority, Great Place to Work, on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors. We prioritize and invest in the health and wellness of employees to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent. ESRT values continuous employee development and encourages colleagues to excel in their roles and adapt to emerging business needs. From our crown jewel, The Empire State Building, to incredible buildings modernized for the 21st century, to outstanding customer service, and our decade-long leadership position in sustainability and energy efficient portfolio that is 100% fully powered by renewable wind electricity, we take pride in our work. ESRT seeks an equally passionate colleague to join the team, understand the vision and help achieve that vision.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Graduate Design Intern will apply interior design, inventory management, and move coordination skills to furnish and decorate vacant office spaces and organize incoming and existing inventory. The graduate intern will also be heavily involved in delivering on the Turnkey design, furniture and moving offerings. This role will support the Marketing and Design/Tenant Services Teams at ESRT, a globally recognized innovator and leader in sustainable real estate

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stage vacant spaces as requested by the Leasing Team

• Craft design proposals and order furniture/décor

• Add décor to communal spaces as requested by Leasing and Property Management

• Track and manage ESRT furniture and decor inventory using AssetTiger

• Tag new pieces and add to system

• Assess leftover tenant furniture and add to inventory if usable

• Assist in furnishing of Marketing Centers

• Coordinate furniture/décor moves within NYC and Greater New York Metro properties

• Select Turnkey ancillary furniture finish/color

• Select accent wall locations and colors for refreshed vacant spaces

• Coordinate with Turnkey furniture vendors to schedule delivery/installation at each location

• Process vendor Turnkey furniture invoices

• Field Measure furniture sizes in suites

• Create Turnkey furniture inventory list after furniture completion

• Streamline and standardize staging workflows to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

• Additional responsibilities as directed.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong organizational skills and operationally minded.

• Interior design. Inventory management. Move coordination.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Organized with attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently on an assignment. Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team. Ability to hand décor and assemble furniture a plus.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree required; major or significant coursework in Interior Design, Art, Graphic Design, or related disciplines highly preferred.

• At least one year of related work experience highly preferred.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• 20 to 25 hours per week, paid at a rate of $27.50 per hour

• Qualifies for remote work policy if it doesn't interfere with ability to execute on responsibilities

• Networking opportunities to get to know key leaders throughout ESRT

At ESRT, like our tenants, our employees come from everywhere. We foster a richly diverse work environment that captures top talent and cultivates the best ideas. By focusing on inclusion and celebrating our differences, we create even greater value - in business practices, relationships, and employee engagement. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees can thrive. In addition, ESRT employees embody our Company Culture & Success Factors -

• Adaptable - you are a self-starter who's able to quickly digest and execute new processes to work both collaboratively and independently

• Dynamic - you are solutions-oriented, aim to improve processes and implement efficiency, and offer insightful feedback to improve ESRT

• Dependable - you take a strong sense of ownership and accountability over your work

• Passionate - you keep up with industry trends and are excited about the potential to propel the industry forward with a "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude

• Curious - you consistently look for new ways to work smarter, not just harder

• Ethical - you treat others with respect, and embrace and contribute to a culture of diversity and inclusion

• Positive - you possess a service-oriented attitude with excellent follow through