2027 Summer Intern - Interior Design

Ghafari Associates; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates is seeking an Interior Design Intern in Dearborn, MI to collaborate with the design team on projects of various scales. You will assist in programming, space planning, material and furniture selections, and documentation while gaining hands-on experience and mentorship.

The role supports concept through completion and offers growth within a fast-paced professional environment for a driven design student.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture or Interior Design with at least two years of coursework.
• Familiarity with design software and ability to support presentations and documentation.
• Good written and verbal communication, and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist design team throughout the entire design process.
• Participate in brainstorm sessions, project team meetings, and space planning.
• Support material, lighting, furniture selection and documentation.
• Prepare presentations, drawings, sketches and 3D renderings as needed.
• Stay updated on interior design best practices and industry standards.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

InDesign

SketchUp

Enscape

Twin Motion

MS Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Interior design degree track

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Autodesk BIM 360

ACC

Job description

Job Description:

General Summary

As an Interior Design Intern, you’ll be an active collaborator on our creative team, contributing to projects of all sizes while gaining hands‑on experience, industry insight, and meaningful mentorship. You’ll jump into a wide range of responsibilities—including material sampling, palette development, conceptual design, space planning, documentation, design charrettes, and business support—working as a fully engaged and valued team member. This role is perfect for a driven, curious design student eager to learn, make an impact, and grow within a fast‑paced professional environment. Ghafari is seeking a self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and enthusiastic learner who is excited to support the design process from concept through completion while working alongside our talented designers and professionals.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assisting design team throughout entire design process
• Collaborate in brainstorm sessions, and project team meetings
• Conduct programming efforts, space planning, and furniture layouts
• Assist in material, lighting, appliance, furniture, and accessory selection
• Assist within the Materials Library
• Possess/demonstrate communication skills to work with all assigned project team members and motivated to engage and ask questions.
• Assist in preparing presentations, conceptual drawings, sketches and/or 3d images/renderings based on the candidate’s proficiency, skill, and knowledge
• Stay updated on industry standards and best practices in interior design.
• Perform related interior design duties as assigned.

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

• Currently a student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture or Interior Design. Students should have completed at least (2) years of classwork in an interior design‑based program.

Skills/Competencies:

• Familiarity with design programs such as Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, SketchUp/Enscape, Twin Motion.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, Autodesk BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) is helpful, but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take initiative on individual tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.

About Us

At Ghafari Associates, we don’t just design buildings—we help shape the future of the industries we serve. As a global leader in architecture, engineering, and consulting, we partner with clients to deliver forward‑thinking solutions that transform how people work, manufacture, and connect.

Our strength lies in our people. We bring together curious minds, technical experts, and creative problem‑solvers who thrive on collaboration and innovation. Whether supporting major industrial programs or advancing federal and commercial projects, our teams are empowered to make a meaningful impact—both for our clients and within our communities.

We are committed to investing in our employees’ financial, physical, and emotional well‑being, as well as their professional growth. Through robust training, licensure support, internships, mentorships, and tuition reimbursement, we provide the resources our people need to build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the communities we are proud to call home.

Ghafari Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. As a federal contractor, Ghafari Associates maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.

Pay Transparency

Ghafari Associates will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Accommodation

Ghafari Associates is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability to use our online system to apply for a position, you may also apply for positions in the following ways:

• By fax at: 313.436.8624, Attn: Human Resources
• By mail at: 17101 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126, Attn: Human Resources
• In person at: 17101 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126
• By email at: [e-mail]

If there are any questions about the accommodations offered above, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.