Design Intern (Part-Time)

Henricksen•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Henricksen is seeking a Design Intern to join our Minneapolis location. The Design Intern will support internal teams and external partners in developing workplace solutions through materials research, presentation support, and project responsibilities. This internship offers hands-on exposure to the commercial furniture industry, working alongside designers, sales partners, and manufacturer representatives across a variety of project types including corporate, education, healthcare, senior living, and public sector environments.

Requirements

Junior or senior-level student, or recent graduate pursuing a bachelor’s program in interior design, interior architecture, or related field (CIDA accredited program preferred)
Working knowledge of professional design and/or specifications software (e.g., AutoCAD, CAP Studio or project matrix, project spec, Configura CET, Revit)
Interest in contract furniture and creating functional, inspiring workspaces
Strong attention to detail and creativity, with solid organizational, problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office365 (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Real-world experience in commercial interior design and furniture specification
Exposure to client projects, vendor partnerships, and design technology
Mentorship from experienced designers and cross-functional team members

Responsibilities

Research furniture and product solutions to support client projects
Maintain and organize the materials library, including fabrics, finishes, and product literature
Assist with project presentations, look books, and finish selections
Gather inspiration imagery and support visual design storytelling
Gain exposure to CET Designer and 3D space planning tools
Attend vendor meetings, seminars, and internal learning sessions
Support general project coordination and administrative tasks, including accurate time tracking