Aviation Student Intern - Interior Design

Posted: Saturday, 24 January 2026
Valid Thru: Monday, 23 February 2026
Index Requested on: 01/24/2026 19:52:21
Indexed on: 01/24/2026 19:52:21

Location: Tampa, FL, 33601, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Gresham Smith | Tampa Office, a division of Gresham Smith, is hiring!

Description:

Our aviation expertise encompasses nearly every aspect of the passenger experience-from landside access and rental car facilities, through wayfinding and automated people mover systems, to security checkpoints and expanded, modernized terminals that convey a city's unique spirit, history and culture. Our award-winning team of architects, interior designers, engineers, and wayfinding experts have worked on more than one-third of the nation's top 100 airports. The sky's the limit with our Aviation group, and we invite you to join us!

Internships and Co-Ops at Gresham Smith provide students with the opportunity to develop real-world skills in an environment that supports personal and professional growth. As an Interior Design Intern, you'll work alongside experienced interior designers and architects to gain hands-on exposure to the design and delivery of real-world projects, applying classroom knowledge, building technical skills, and learning how multidisciplinary teams collaborate. Many of our interns have gone on to continue their careers with us as full-time employees after graduation.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist with plans, elevations, sections, details, and schedules in Revit; incorporate redlines and follow templates/QA-QC procedures.
  • Help build and maintain BIM models; support drawing coordination with other disciplines.
  • Prepare presentation materials and basic renderings; support client-facing graphics.
  • Research, select, and document FF& E; maintain the materials library; order/manage samples; meet with vendor reps.
  • Assist with finish/color selection, space planning/test fits, and interior spatial design.
  • Support code and accessibility research; document findings for team review.
  • Participate in construction administration under supervision (site verification, photo documentation, submittal/RFI tracking, punch support).
  • Maintain organized project files and logs; meet deadlines and track time accurately.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture from an accredited program.
  • Foundational Revit proficiency for interior design documentation with exposure to AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Cloud; visualization tools (Enscape/Lumion) and advanced modeling (Rhino/Grasshopper) is a plus.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and comfort learning new tools/programming. Familiarity with Bluebeam is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills; organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
  • Effective time management, task prioritization, and professional organization.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and show curiosity and initiative.
  • Students who hold F-1, OPT, or H1-B visas are eligible for consideration.

You must include a portfolio showcasing academic or professional work along with a resume/CV in your online application.

Potential Hourly Range: $18.00 - $32.00 per hour based on discipline, school year completed, knowledge, skills, and experience related to the open internship position. The disclosed range estimate, unadjusted for location-based differences, may vary where the position is filled.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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