Summer 2027 Interior Design Intern

Progressive Companies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Companies is seeking an Interior Design Intern in Charlotte, NC to collaborate with project managers and designers, gaining industry experience while building a professional network. You will prepare presentation materials, develop project finish books, and organize design samples within the Design Library.

You will assist with drawings using Revit, stay current on furnishings trends, and contribute to design analyses that reflect company standards.

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; Experience in 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 contract documents, sketches, plans, details, and schedules using Revit.
• Maintain knowledge of current furnishings trends and introductions.
• Provide design analysis consistent with Progressive Companies standards.
• Collaborate with designers, project managers, and project architects to keep the Design Library organized and presentable.
• Prepare design presentation materials and assist designers with client presentations as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Design skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

CIDA-accredited Interior Design or Interior Architecture program

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

As an Interior Design Intern, you will work collaboratively with project managers and interior designers to gain industry experience and begin building a professional network. Typical work includes preparing design presentation materials, developing project finish books, participating in manufacturer representative presentations, and organizing sample materials in the Design Library.

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.

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 required.Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred