2027 Summer Intern - Interior Design

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

Job summary

Ghafari Associates is seeking an Interior Design Intern to collaborate with our design team on projects of varying sizes. You will participate in material sampling, palette development, conceptual design, space planning, and documentation, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship.

You will support presentations, sketches, and 3D renderings while learning industry standards and best practices under experienced designers and project managers.

Qualifications

• Education: Student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture or Interior Design with ≥2 years of coursework.
• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist design team throughout the entire design process.
• Collaborate in brainstorm sessions, project team meetings, and space planning.
• Prepare programs, space planning, and furniture layouts; assist selections.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

SketchUp

Enscape

Twin Motion

Bluebeam Revu

Autodesk BIM 360

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MS Office

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture or Interior Design

Two years of classwork in interior design program

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

SketchUp

Enscape

Twin Motion

Bluebeam Revu

Autodesk BIM 360

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MS Office

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

• Under the guidance of Senior Interior Designer or Project Manager:
• 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.

Ghafari is a community where talent thrives. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your skills, collaborate with industry leaders, and work on transformative projects around the globe.