Design Intern

Zoe Feldman Design • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Zoë Feldman Design is seeking a motivated, highly organized, and enthusiastic Design Intern for its New York City office. This internship is exclusively for currently enrolled college or university students who are seeking school credit and are interested in hands-on experience in high-end residential interior design. The intern will work closely with Designers, Project Managers, and the Operations team, supporting the design process through material research, sample organization, project documentation, installations, and studio operations.

The internship provides exposure to the day-to-day work of a luxury residential interior design firm, including design concepts through final installations, material sourcing, vendor coordination, project preparation, and studio organization. It is unpaid and offered exclusively for school credit. Zoe Feldman Design provides a $30-per-day stipend to assist with transportation and meal expenses; students are responsible for coordinating academic credit requirements with their educational institution.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a junior or senior in a college or university program in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field.
• Eligible to receive school credit for the internship through their college or university.
• Strong interest in residential interior design and eagerness to learn in a professional studio environment.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
• Technologically proficient, with familiarity in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Google Drive, and Slack.
• Able to navigate active construction sites, including climbing stairs and standing or moving for extended periods.
• Able to lift and carry packages, samples, or materials weighing up to 30 lbs as needed.
• Able to communicate clearly with clients, contractors, vendors, and team members in office and on-site environments.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Studio Designer.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain the sample library, inventory areas, and styling spaces.
• Assist with ordering samples and communicating with vendors under supervision.
• Help prepare design presentations and visual materials.
• Research vendors, products, and materials as directed by Designers and Project Managers.
• Organize project files and maintain accurate documentation.
• Complete errands and bookings for designers, including picking up samples and making returns.
• Support large-scale installations on site, including setup, styling, and breakdown.
• Assist the design and operations teams with ad hoc tasks and special projects.
• Contribute to the studio's overall organization and daily operations.
• Help maintain an organized, functional, and welcoming work environment.
• Assist with general administrative and logistical tasks that support the design team.

Benefits

• A stipend of $30 per day to assist with transportation and meal expenses.
• Opportunity to earn school credit through the student's college or university.
• Hands-on experience in a luxury residential interior design studio.
• Learning opportunities with experienced Designers, Project Managers, and industry professionals.
• Exposure to the design process from initial concepts through final installations.
• Practical skills development in studio organization, project documentation, and design operations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed