Interior Design Intern

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM); New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) in New York invites rising designers to join our Summer Internship Program, open to students in interiors, architecture, or related fields. You will learn from experts across design disciplines, contribute to real projects, and develop visualization skills through in-person and virtual sessions.

Our program emphasizes collaboration, portfolio development, and professional growth, with mentorship and opportunities to present work within a global studio environment.

Qualifications

• Current student in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s program in interiors, architecture or related field.
• Some experience in interior design or related arts.
• Strong design capabilities demonstrated in portfolio or work samples.
• Demonstrates basic abilities in Space Planning 2D/3D drawings and rendering.
• Proficiency in Revit, Rhino and Adobe Suite.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Participate in in-person and virtual learning opportunities and events.
• Contribute to world-class design projects alongside interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Space planning

2D/3D drawings

Rendering

Revit

Rhino

Adobe Suite

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Architecture/Interior design student

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Adobe Suite

Job description

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.

Success at SOM Means

• Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
• Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
• Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
• Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
• Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
• Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.

Summer Internship Program Overview

The Summer Internship Program is open to applicants who are planning careers in architecture, structural & sustainable engineering, urban planning, graphic design, or interior design. Spend the summer learning from experts in all of our design disciplines, building your design and visualization skills and contributing to world class design projects. Summer Interns participate in a wide range of in-person and virtual learning opportunities and events.

Desired Skills And Expertise

• Current student in an accredited bachelor’s program or master’s degree program in interiors, architecture or related field of study.
• Some experience in the interior design profession or associated arts.
• Strong design capabilities as demonstrated in portfolio or work samples.
• Demonstrates basic abilities in Space Planning 2D/3D drawings and rendering.
• Proficiency in Revit, Rhino and Adobe Suite.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.

Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $24/per hour to $26/per hour.

Our Culture

Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm.

We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our DEI Action Plan was created to bring meaningful change to our profession, starting with our own culture and practices.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

For more about SOM: www.som.com