Summer '27 Intern - Interior Design

Welltower™ Inc. (NYSE:WELL) • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Welltower is seeking a Summer Interior Design Coordinator Intern to support its West Coast Design team. The internship provides 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 closely with Catie Underhill and the broader Design team and gain practical experience in sourcing, documentation, field coordination, vendor communication, and project execution.

This is a field-based role requiring the intern to have a home office and reside in Northern or Southern California. Travel to properties in the assigned region is required as needed and may reach up to 50%, with occasional trips to regional offices, design showrooms, vendor locations, and project installations. The role may involve occasional overnight travel and flights.

The internship offers mentorship and direct collaboration with Welltower’s Interior Design team, exposure to the full project lifecycle, and opportunities to develop technical design, project coordination, communication, and presentation skills. Pay for this role in the listed market is $30.00 per hour; pay may vary by location and is determined based on factors including market, skills, experience, and education. Employment is contingent on successful background and drug screenings and verification of relevant credentials.

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 effectively 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.
• Prior professional design experience is not required.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant coursework, design studio experience, internships, or project-based experience.
• Interest in hospitality, multi-family, commercial, or senior living design; prior senior living design experience is not required.
• Working knowledge of, or coursework using, tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and SketchUp.
• Basic understanding of building codes and ADA/accessibility principles.

Responsibilities

• Support the design team through all phases of multiple design projects, from design development through construction management and installation.
• Assist with sourcing furniture, fabrics, fixtures, and finishes according to project needs, the design team’s vision, and budget.
• 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 scheduling installations, 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 the broader Design team with special design projects as necessary.

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