Summer '27 Intern - Interior Design

Welltower Careers • San Diego, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Welltower is seeking a Summer Interior Design Coordinator Intern to support its West Coast Design team. The internship offers hands-on exposure to large-scale design projects for senior living residential real estate, supporting projects from design development through installation and closeout. The intern will work with the Interior Design team and gain practical experience in sourcing, documentation, field coordination, vendor communication, and project execution.

This is a field-based role requiring a home office and residence in Northern or Southern California, with travel to properties in the assigned region as needed. Travel may reach 50% and can include occasional overnight trips and flights. The role is intended for a student currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Interior Design, Architecture, Interior Architecture, or a related field; prior professional design experience is not required. The hourly pay range for this market is $27.25 to $32.75, with pay varying by location and candidate qualifications. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background, drug, and credential checks.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Interior Design, Architecture, Interior Architecture, or a related field.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization, multitasking, prioritization, and deadline-management skills, attention to detail, and willingness to take initiative.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel, including occasional overnight trips and flights, as required for project work.
• Willingness to learn building codes and ADA/accessibility principles.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant coursework, design studio experience, internships, or project-based experience.
• Interest in hospitality, multi-family, commercial, or senior living design.
• Working knowledge of or coursework using Revit, AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and SketchUp.
• Basic understanding of building codes and ADA/accessibility principles.

Responsibilities

• Support the design team through multiple project phases, from design development through construction management and installation.
• Assist with sourcing furniture, fabrics, fixtures, and finishes in line with project needs, design direction, and budgets.
• Develop furniture, fabric, finish, and material studies for in-house designers.
• Prepare and maintain finish schedules, specifications, furnishing budgets, product logs, and shop drawings.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, vendors, and operator partners to support project execution.
• Assist with installation scheduling, field verification, and punch-list completion.
• Attend and support design presentations, progress meetings, frame walks, installations, final walks, and follow-up meetings.
• Maintain project documentation and records and assist with vendor invoice coordination and payment documentation.
• Build productive relationships with the Design team, design showrooms, vendors, consultants, and operator partners.
• Stay current with design trends, materials, building codes, regulations, and industry standards relevant to residential, hospitality, and commercial design.
• Use and continue developing proficiency in relevant design and office software.
• Escalate project issues requiring design decisions to the Interior Design Manager.
• Assist the VP of Design and broader Design team with special design projects as needed.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience supporting active design and renovation projects across Welltower’s West Coast portfolio.
• Exposure to the full project lifecycle, including design development, sourcing, documentation, field verification, installation, and closeout.
• Mentorship and direct collaboration with Welltower’s Interior Design team.
• Experience working with architects, contractors, vendors, showrooms, and senior living operator partners.
• Opportunities to strengthen technical design, project coordination, communication, and presentation skills.
• Field experience through property visits, installations, final walks, and punch-list activities.
• Professional growth and insight into large-scale residential wellness and healthcare real estate design.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern