The talented architects, designers, strategists and planners in our Life and Work Places market deliver tailored solutions to create dynamic mixed-use, residential and workplace environments that connect communities and bring places to life. Our portfolio includes a wide array of public and private projects-from corporate campuses and workplace buildouts to hospitality spaces, urban development and walkable places that are fully integrated into their surroundings. We invite you to join us as we help reimagine the way we live and work!

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.

Benefits Based On Hourly Schedule: Medical Insurance, Health Savings Account, Health Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k)/Roth Retirement Plans, Paid Holiday, and Free Parking.

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply! GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.