Interior Design Intern — Hybrid, Paid Summer Program

Progressive Companies; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award‑winning wellness program

Hybrid work schedule

Summer hours

Profit‑sharing

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Job summary

The Progressive Companies Summer Internship Program is a paid, full-time experience designed to launch your career. You'll take part in hands‑on client projects, sharpen your problem‑solving and communication skills, and gain a front‑row seat to the world of architecture, design, engineering, and construction.

Working alongside experienced mentors in a multi‑disciplinary firm setting, you'll learn the tools and methods that build a strong foundation for your future career.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a CIDA-accredited Interior Design or Interior Architecture Bachelor’s degree program.
• At least one year of undergraduate studies completed by Summer 2027.
• Basic knowledge of sustainability and other trends in the design/construction industry.
• Strong analytical, design and problem solving skills, and ability to communicate well.
• Experience using Revit and/or Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook; SharePoint/Teams experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and catalog materials, samples, and product literature in the Design Library.
• Develop finish boards and binders during various phases of project development.
• Assist with preparation of quality working drawing contract documents, sketches, plans, details, and schedules using Revit.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and introductions of furnishings.
• Provide design analysis consistent with Progressive Companies standards.
• Collaborate with interior designers, project managers, and project architects to keep the Design Library organized and presentable to disciplines and clients.
• Prepare effective design presentation materials and assist designers with client presentations as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Enrollment in a CIDA-accredited Interior Design or Interior Architecture Bachelor’s degree program

At least one year of undergraduate studies completed by Summer 2027

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Project

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

The Progressive Companies Summer Internship Program is a paid, full-time experience designed to launch your career. You'll take part in hands‑on client projects, sharpen your problem‑solving and communication skills, and gain a front‑row seat to the world of architecture, design, engineering, and construction.

Working alongside experienced mentors in a multi‑disciplinary firm setting, you'll learn the tools and methods that build a strong foundation for your future career.