Residential Design Intern — AutoCAD & Studio Exposure

William Adams Design; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

William Adams Design is seeking a design intern for the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area in-person internship. You will work directly with the principal designer on real residential projects from concept through construction documents.

The role offers hands-on experience, exposure to NKBA Northern California, and potential remote work days after onboarding. Flexible start and paid hourly compensation commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in interior design, interior architecture, or architecture program.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD required; familiarity with Studio Designer a plus.
• Comfortable using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive).
• Keen eye for detail and enthusiasm for residential design.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design research, material sourcing, and finish selections.
• Support drawing production in AutoCAD.
• Prepare client presentation materials and project documentation.
• Assist with project tracking and procurement in Studio Designer.
• Collaborate on day-to-day studio operations using Google Workspace.
• Attend site visits and vendor meetings as schedule allows.

Skills

AutoCAD

Studio Designer

Google Workspace

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Education

Interior Design program

Tools

Studio Designer

Job description

William Adams Design is seeking a design intern for the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area in-person internship. You will work directly with the principal designer on real residential projects from concept through construction documents.

The role offers hands-on experience, exposure to NKBA Northern California, and potential remote work days after onboarding. Flexible start and paid hourly compensation commensurate with experience.