Interior Design Intern — Hybrid, Paid Summer Program

Progressive Companies; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Summer hours

Profit-sharing

ESOP

Wellness program

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

• Enrolled 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 industry trends.
• Strong analytical, design and problem-solving skills with good communication.
• Experience using Revit and/or Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook; experience with Project, SharePoint and Teams 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

Revit

Adobe CS

MS Office

SharePoint/Teams

Design communication

Problem-solving

Education

CIDA-accredited Interior Design/Architecture program

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.