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Junior Designer - 2025 Summer Internship

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Architecture & Urban Planning
    Design
  • Chicago

AI generated summary

  • You must be a third-year design student or higher, skilled in Revit, CAD, Adobe Suite, hand-sketching, and eager to collaborate and learn. Familiarity with Enscape, BIM360, and Bluebeam encouraged.
  • You will modify drawings, create presentation documents, select finishes, assist with vendor scheduling, and help with site verifications and organization tasks.

Requirements

  • Enrolled in an NCARB, CIDA, OR NAAB* accredited Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design or other design-related program
  • Currently enrolled in the third year of a bachelor's program or higher
  • Fundamental knowledge of space planning, design methods, construction documentation, detailing, materials and aesthetics
  • Fundamental Revit/3D Design & CAD skills
  • Intermediate Adobe Suite skills
  • Intermediate Hand-Sketching & Rendering skills
  • Enscape experience encouraged
  • Familiarity with Autodesk Bim360 and Bluebeam Studio construction management software encouraged
  • Self-starter
  • Driven
  • Highly collaborative
  • Eager to learn

Responsibilities

  • Work under the direct supervision of peers and senior-level staff, the intern will function as an entry-level Junior Designer
  • Modifying drawings to incorporate design and technical changes
  • Creating or modifying presentation documents
  • Selecting finishes and producing finish palettes
  • Assisting with scheduling vendor presentations and library filing and organization
  • Assisting with site verifications, field surveys or punch walks

FAQs

What is the location of the internship?

The internship is located in Chicago.

What are the application requirements for this internship?

Applicants must be enrolled in an NCARB, CIDA, or NAAB accredited architecture, interior architecture, interior design, or other design-related program and currently in their third year of a bachelor's program or higher.

What materials do I need to submit with my application?

You need to submit your resume, portfolio/samples of work, and a short answer response (300 words maximum) to the question “Tell us about a new tool or technology that you have used recently in your design process?”.

Is a cover letter necessary for the application?

No, a cover letter is not necessary.

What skills are required for this internship?

Required skills include fundamental knowledge of space planning, design methods, construction documentation, detailing, materials and aesthetics; fundamental Revit/3D design and CAD skills; intermediate Adobe Suite skills; intermediate hand-sketching and rendering skills; and familiarity with Autodesk Bim360 and Bluebeam Studio construction management software.

What responsibilities will I have as a Junior Designer Intern?

Responsibilities include modifying drawings, creating or modifying presentation documents, selecting finishes and producing finish palettes, assisting with vendor presentations and library organization, and assisting with site verifications or field surveys.

Is experience with Enscape required for the internship?

Experience with Enscape is encouraged but not required.

What qualities are valued in candidates for this position?

Candidates should be self-starters, driven, highly collaborative, and eager to learn.

Will training be provided during the internship?

Yes, interns will work under the direct supervision of peers and senior-level staff, providing opportunities for hands-on learning and guidance.

Does IA Interior Architects promote equal employment opportunities?

Yes, IA Interior Architects provides equal opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, nationality, sex, age, disability, and other protected characteristics.

The largest employee-owned global architecture firm focused exclusively on interiors.

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Industry
501-1000
Employees
1984
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Celebrating 40 years of visionary design and innovation, IA Interior Architects is the first global architecture firm focused exclusively on interiors. The firm provides strategic planning, interior architecture, and design services for corporations, businesses, and institutions. Founded in 1984, IA currently has 21 offices in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orange County, Philadelphia, Portland, Raleigh, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Toronto, and Washington, D.C. In addition, IA has more than 60 partner offices outside the United States, representing over 1,000 staff members in the Americas, in Asia/Australia, and in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This network of offices comprises the IA Global Alliance and integrates years of international experience and proven local expertise to bridge cultural differences, comply with local requirements, and help navigate with ease the unique aspects of building and architecture worldwide. IA’s approach to design is exclusively focused on how the aesthetics and organization of a space can reflect brand, improve efficiency and productivity, increase employee satisfaction, and support sustainability. The firm’s LEED® accredited professionals offer sustainable strategies for projects of all sizes and complexities in public and private sectors. IA helps clients in diverse markets worldwide articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space.