Internship - Architectural Products Design - Summer 2027

HNI Corporation; Muscatine (IA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HNI Corporation's Architectural Products team in Muscatine, IA invites rising junior designers to join a hands-on internship this Summer 2027. You'll work on design projects that add value for partners, with mentoring, leadership exposure, and professional development opportunities, including Lunch and Learns and skill-building workshops.

The program also offers company-paid housing options and a hybrid schedule depending on role, with cross-functional collaboration across dealers, designers,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field; junior level coursework preferred.
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp.
• Portfolio containing examples of design work must be submitted.
• Minimum 2.8 GPA.
• Preference for relevant work experience or related activities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Architectural Products team on design projects.
• Work cross-functionally with dealers, designers, and engineers.
• Contribute to design solutions aligned with company goals.
• Support internship program activities and mentorship relationships.

Skills

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Junior-level coursework

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings

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

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products.
We offer benefits starting from Day 1. To learn more, visit www.HNIbenefits.com.
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