2027 Summer Intern - Interior Design

Ghafari Associates•Dearborn, MI

About The Position

As an Interior Design Intern at Ghafari Associates, you will collaborate with the creative team and contribute to projects of varying sizes while gaining hands-on experience, industry insight, and mentorship. The role supports the design process from concept through completion, including material sampling, palette development, conceptual design, space planning, documentation, design charrettes, and business support. You will work alongside designers and other professionals in a fast-paced environment, under the guidance of a Senior Interior Designer or Project Manager. The position is intended for a curious, self-motivated, detail-oriented design student who is eager to learn, contribute to the team, and develop professionally. Ghafari describes itself as a global architecture, engineering, and consulting firm serving industrial, federal, and commercial clients. The company states that it invests in employees’ financial, physical, and emotional well-being and professional growth through training, licensure support, internships, mentorships, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

Currently be a student working toward a bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture or Interior Design.
Have completed at least two years of coursework in an interior design-based program.
Be familiar with design programs such as Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, SketchUp/Enscape, or Twin Motion.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Be able to work collaboratively in a team environment and take initiative on individual tasks.
Have strong attention to detail and time-management skills.
Be self-motivated, detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, Autodesk BIM 360, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).

Responsibilities

Assist the design team throughout the entire design process.
Collaborate in brainstorming sessions and project team meetings.
Conduct programming efforts, space planning, and furniture layouts.
Assist with selecting materials, lighting, appliances, furniture, and accessories.
Assist within the Materials Library.
Communicate with assigned project team members, engage with the team, and ask questions.
Assist in preparing presentations, conceptual drawings, sketches, and 3D images or renderings, based on proficiency, skill, and knowledge.
Stay updated on interior design industry standards and best practices.
Perform related interior design duties as assigned.