Interior Design Intern
About The Position
Urban Practice, Michaels’ strategic partner, is seeking an Interior Design Intern to apply academic coursework in a real-world architecture, interior design, and real estate setting. The intern will work on real projects and take on practical responsibilities while learning from experienced team members and leaders. The internship is intended for proactive, self-motivated students interested in developing transferable skills and professional experience. The position is based at Urban Practice’s Camden, New Jersey headquarters five days per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for a total of 40 hours per week. The intern will work under supervision, use BIM software to produce drawings and 3D models, collaborate on architectural documents throughout project stages, and assist with drawing production from pre-design through construction. The program also includes company and departmental meetings, social and professional events, networking opportunities, and learning activities such as lunch-and-learns, lectures, project tours, and vendor presentations.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Interior Design.
- Have successfully completed the third year of an undergraduate program or the first year of a graduate program and plan to return to the program after the internship.
- Proficiency in BIM.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
Nice To Haves
- Enrollment at a CIDA-accredited university is preferred.
- Revit experience is a plus; ArchiCAD experience is a major plus.
- Rendering, modeling, or graphic experience.
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Experience with Bluebeam.
- Experience with multifamily residential, hospitality, or senior living design is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work from designs created by others under supervision and perform routine, limited architectural assignments using prescribed methods.
- Generate drawings and 3D models using BIM software.
- Collaborate with the team to produce architectural documents through all project stages.
- Apply standards and assemble drawing sets.
- Ensure work meets expectations and deadlines.
- Copy sketches, layouts, plans, and drawings.
- Perform drafting assignments using standardized drawing techniques.
- Develop, modify, or review production drawings according to established standards.
- Participate in learning exercises, including lunch-and-learns, lectures, project tours, and vendor presentations.
- Assist with architectural drawing production from pre-design through construction.
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Career Level
Intern
