Student Internship – Interior Design – Summer 2026 – Vancouver

Gensler • Vancouver, BC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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 May through August. You must be available for the entire duration of the program. 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.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design; CIDA accredited program highly preferred
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• AutoCAD, and/or BIM modeling software a plus
• 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

Responsibilities

• Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings and technical drawings
• Build physical study models and presentation models
• Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts

Benefits

• Paid internship at the rate of $28 per hour
• Mentorship opportunities
• Educational sessions including lunch-and-learns, lectures, project tours and vendor presentations

What This Job Offers

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