Interior Design Intern

Jobvite, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Consumers Credit Union is seeking an Interior Design Intern to join the Real Estate & Facilities team at our Kalamazoo corporate office. You will support workplace design, furniture planning, and project coordination across multiple locations, gaining hands-on experience and learning about interior design and facilities management.

The role emphasizes collaboration with architects, dealers, and internal stakeholders, along with mentor sessions and potential college credit.

Qualifications

• College junior or equivalent pursuing a degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow security guidelines
• Communication Excellence - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with professional rapport-building ability
• Professional Presence - A polished appearance and composed demeanor that supports collaboration with internal and external partners
• Technical Proficiency - Knowledge of current technology and design software, with the ability to easily navigate multiple software applications
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and creative problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with furniture research, finish selections, and product evaluations
• Support workplace planning efforts through furniture layouts and space planning activities
• Create mood boards, presentations, and visual materials for workplace and branch projects
• Help maintain furniture, finish, and workplace standards documentation
• Participate in office visits to assist with field measurements and observations
• Support project teams by organizing drawings, specifications, and project information
• Research workplace trends, employee experience concepts, and innovative furniture solutions
• Collaborate with architects, furniture dealers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to gain exposure to the design and construction process
• Participate in mentor sessions, panels, and role-specific training geared toward advancing your career
• Work with a diverse team in one of the Best & Brightest Companies
• Develop an individual development plan
• Contribute to various potential projects such as: Workplace and office design presentations, Space planning and furniture layout development, Workplace experience and design trend research, Facility improvement and renovation projects, Workplace utilization and optimization initiatives

Skills

Communication Excellence

Professional Presence

Technical Proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing Interior Design degree

Tools

Design software

Job description

Interior Design Intern

The Consumers Credit Union team is looking to hire a passionate Interior Design Intern to join our Real Estate & Facilities team at our corporate office in Kalamazoo. As an Intern, you will support workplace and furniture projects that help create engaging, functional, and people-focused environments across Consumers Credit Union locations. You'll gain hands‑on experience in workplace design, furniture planning, and project coordination while learning about a career in interior design and facilities management.

Our ideal candidate has a great attitude, is genuine and passionate. You are purposeful and like to be the solution, but more importantly, you are a servant leader.

What you will do:

• Assist with furniture research, finish selections, and product evaluations
• Support workplace planning efforts through furniture layouts and space planning activities
• Create mood boards, presentations, and visual materials for workplace and branch projects
• Help maintain furniture, finish, and workplace standards documentation
• Participate in office visits to assist with field measurements and observations
• Support project teams by organizing drawings, specifications, and project information
• Research workplace trends, employee experience concepts, and innovative furniture solutions
• Collaborate with architects, furniture dealers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to gain exposure to the design and construction process
• Participate in mentor sessions, panels, and role-specific training geared toward advancing your career
• Work with a diverse team in one of the Best & Brightest Companies
• Develop an individual development plan
• Contribute to various potential projects such as:
• Workplace and office design presentations
• Space planning and furniture layout development
• Workplace experience and design trend research
• Facility improvement and renovation projects
• Workplace utilization and optimization initiatives

What you’ll bring to the table:

• College junior or equivalent pursuing a degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information as well as following security guidelines
• Communication Excellence - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with professional rapport-building ability
• Professional Presence - A polished appearance and composed demeanor that supports collaboration with internal and external partners
• Technical Proficiency - Knowledge of current technology and design software, with the ability to easily navigate multiple software applications
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and creative problem-solving skills

What you will gain:

• Hands‑on experience through a meaningful summer project and present your work to organizational leadership at the conclusion of the internship
• Gain exposure to workplace design, furniture planning, project coordination, and facilities operations within a collaborative corporate environment
• Networking opportunities with professionals and other interns
• Job shadowing experience outside of your department
• College credit eligibility
• Hands‑on industry training
• Mentorship from experienced team members
• Volunteering opportunities

What you didn't know about the team:

At Consumers, you're joining a team that works closely together and counts on one another. You'll find the people here enjoy an unusual high level of camaraderie. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. We are a proud Veteran & Military Friendly Employer.