Experiential Design Intern - Winter/Spring 2027 (On-Site)
About The Position
The Experiential Design Intern supports MATTE’s Experiential Design and Production teams in bringing creative concepts to life through immersive spaces and in-person experiences. Working with Experiential Designers and the Creative Director, the intern gains hands-on experience in spatial design, visualization, and the technical development of environments for events and activations. The internship provides opportunities to learn from experienced professionals, contribute to creative projects, and build career-supporting skills. Interns receive guidance and feedback, exposure to the creative process from initial ideas through execution, and opportunities to build a professional network and explore career paths. Academic credit may be available, subject to the school’s requirements and approval. The internship is unpaid, and interns are not eligible for employee benefits. Interns must be enrolled in a university undergraduate or master’s program, be available for at least 16 hours per week across two on-site days at MATTE’s New York City offices, and participate for the full program from February 3 through May 12, 2027. All internships begin February 3, 2027.
Requirements
- Foundational understanding of spatial design, scale, and drafting, including basic hand-drawing and CAD skills.
- Basic proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Interest in experiential design, architecture, installations, or immersive environments.
- Willingness to learn, collaborate, and incorporate feedback.
- Must be enrolled in a university undergraduate or master’s program.
- Must be available for a minimum of 16 hours per week, working two days on-site at MATTE’s New York City offices.
- Must be available for the full program, February 3 through May 12, 2027.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Vectorworks.
- Experience with 3D modeling or rendering tools.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of 2D drawings, 3D models, and renderings to communicate experiential concepts and spatial layouts.
- Assist with presentations, project boards, and mockups for internal and client reviews.
- Contribute visual, material, and fabrication research to inform design concepts and execution.
- Learn how creative concepts translate into technical drawings and production-ready designs.
- Help explore spatial, technical, and design solutions with guidance from the team.
- Support project preparation and organization, including design files, reference materials, and production assets.
- Collaborate with designers and producers to understand how experiential projects progress from concept through installation.
Benefits
- Academic credit may be available, subject to the school’s requirements and approval. The internship is unpaid, and interns are not eligible for employee benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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