Design Team Intern

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society•Philadelphia, PA

12d•$0 - $3,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society seeks a Design Team Intern to help bring the 2027 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show to life. This is an exciting, hands-on opportunity to gain professional development and valuable experience in design and event production—with a front-row seat to how one of the country's largest and most celebrated events comes together. Working alongside industry professionals, the intern will assist the Design Team in planning and executing the Flower Show, with a real hand in translating design documentation into on-site reality. It's a role for someone who's equal parts design-minded and logistically sharp, and who likes seeing an idea become something real. The successful candidate manages graphic production and on-site logistical support in a busy special events environment, and can anticipate project needs, prioritize, and meet deadlines with little supervision. They should have a love for design and hands-on problem-solving, be a strong communicator, and be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends during peak Show periods.

Requirements

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud programs (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability to create graphic decks in Google Slides.
Comfort preparing print and graphic documents.
Comfortable using measuring tools (e.g., tape measure) to take accurate measurements.
A valid driver’s license and willingness to drive a shared vehicle (minivan).
Strong, proactive communicator who is comfortable coordinating with a wide range of people.
Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
A willingness to iterate and jump in to help the team wherever needed.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in a 3D modeling program—SketchUp and Layout (Trimble) preferred; CAD, Rhino, or similar also welcome.

Responsibilities

Prepare design files for print, coordinate with print shops, and manage the printing of drawing sets, signage, plant labels, and other graphic materials.
Take accurate field measurements against construction drawings and help lay out elements throughout the show floor.
Coordinate with labor crews or other teams to assist with accurate organization and placement of elements on site based on planning documents. This may include bulk materials, furniture, signage, and fixturing.
Run supply and print errands (print shops, hardware stores) using a shared team vehicle.
Jump in with the design, production and site-operations teams on documentation, materials organization, event support, and day-of tasks as they come up.
Process and interpret data in Excel and translate spreadsheet information into design outputs (such as diagrams or detail drawings).