Internship - Architectural Products Design - Summer 2027

HNI Corporation; Muscatine (IA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing option

Mentor program

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

HNI Corporation invites motivated students to join the Architectural Products team in Muscatine, IA for Summer 2027 as an Architectural Products Design Intern. You will work on design projects, collaborating with dealers, designers, and product development engineers to deliver solutions and learn through mentorship.

The program includes leadership exposure, professional development, and potential company-paid housing. Hybrid work may be available based on role flexibility.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field (junior level preferred).
• Portfolio showcasing design work must be submitted.
• Minimum 2.8 GPA required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Architectural Products team on design projects for internal and external users.
• Collaborate with dealers, designers and engineers to deliver design solutions.
• Support cross-functional efforts and learn through a mentor-guided internship.

Skills

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Interior Design degree

Architecture background

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

HNI is a global family of brands for the workplace dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others, upholding our beliefs in integrity, respect, and belonging.

Your Impact Starts the Day You Do!

What We Need:

We are looking for an Architectural Products Design Intern to join our Architectural Products team in Muscatine, IA during Summer 2027!

What You Will Do:

HNI's summer internship program is a great opportunity for first-hand experience in your field of interest. You'll work on one or more projects that create value for our business partners. HNI's large, paid internship program includes exposure to leadership, professional development opportunities (Lunch and Learns, training, skill building workshops), support through a mentor relationship, volunteering, and social events!

Company-paid apartment-style housing may also be available, based on student's geographic need and current housing capacity. Depending on the flexibility of the role, the intern may have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule.

The Architectural Products Design team is responsible for providing design services focused on architectural products to our external and internal users. As an intern on this team, you will work cross functionally with dealers, designers, product development engineers, and more to deliver design solutions. We will assign you projects that are critical to company success and aligned with your individual interests. Our interns are a key source of future talent for entry-level careers.

What You Have:

• Candidates should be working towards a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field. Junior level coursework is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp
• Portfolio containing examples of design work must be submitted
• Minimum 2.8 GPA
• Preference will be given to applicants with relevant work experience, internships, or involvement in related activities such as tutoring or business fraternities.

What You're Good At:

• Self-starter with high personal motivation and desire to take initiative and ownership
• High attention to detail
• Strong experience managing projects (school or work related)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated team-player, strong communication, interpersonal and time-management skills

We look forward to hearing from you!

We are not accepting any candidates that require company sponsorship to legally work in the United States.