Student Internship – Interior Design – Summer 2026 – South Central Region

Gensler • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone. Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from workplace and mixed use to education, hospitality, cultural institutions, digital tech, and more. Whether we’re dreaming into a future learning environment, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient and more impactful. To learn more about our internship programs, please visit gensler.com/internships. Your Role As a Summer Interior Design Intern at Gensler, you will join our creative studio environment for a full-time, paid internship opportunity. This is a full-time program running from June 2 through August 7, 2026. You must be available for the entire duration of the program. What You Will Do You will have an exciting opportunity to join one of our Design Studios and work on interiors projects as a fully collaborative member of a design team, participating in design charrettes to help define strategic goals for our clients, large or small. Hands-on learning and collaboration with designers, architects, directors, and managers to plan, design, develop and gain real-world experience working with clients across a spectrum of industries and locations. Enjoy the rich culture of our office and firm by experiencing educational sessions and mentorship opportunities that include lunch-and-learns, lectures, project tours and vendor presentations. Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings and technical drawings Build physical study models and presentation models Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts

Requirements

• You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design; CIDA accredited program highly preferred
• You have completed your third year of an undergraduate program or first year of a graduate program and are returning to your program post-internship. This internship is not for recent graduates.
• Experience using Revit or Rhino required; AutoCAD, and/or BIM modeling software a plus
• 3-D computer rendering skills (Enscape, V-ray, Sketch Up, 3-D Max, and/or other modeling software)
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Work, Outlook and Bluebeam
• Hand sketching and physical modelling ability a plus
• Demonstrated leadership ability in school and/or community
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
• Resourceful, self-motivated, enthusiastic team player
• Outstanding analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• CIDA accredited program highly preferred
• AutoCAD, and/or BIM modeling software a plus
• Hand sketching and physical modelling ability a plus

Responsibilities

• join one of our Design Studios and work on interiors projects as a fully collaborative member of a design team
• participating in design charrettes to help define strategic goals for our clients, large or small
• Hands-on learning and collaboration with designers, architects, directors, and managers to plan, design, develop and gain real-world experience working with clients across a spectrum of industries and locations
• Enjoy the rich culture of our office and firm by experiencing educational sessions and mentorship opportunities that include lunch-and-learns, lectures, project tours and vendor presentations
• Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings and technical drawings
• Build physical study models and presentation models
• Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees