Interior Designer Intern at Harley Ellis Devereaux

Royal Oak, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Interior Design, Research, Documentation, Creative Support, Drafting, Communication, Collaboration, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, Material Research, Product Sourcing, Presentation Materials, Visual Assets, Sample Library, Field Verification, Site Visits

Industry

Design Services

Description

About HED: We are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening and learning from each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share. HED | IDEAS – Interior Design Intern HED | IDEAS (Intern Development for Engineering and Architecture Students) is an approximate 10-week program that provides aspiring A/E professionals real-world work experiences that introduces them to the many diverse components of an A/E firm. The experience is intended to complement and support their academic learning experience. Interns contribute to one or more of HED’s nine market sectors. Project work exposure can vary, from planning and concept development, through design and production and construction administration. Interns also attend a series of workshops that provide introductions to the intricacies of integrated practice, project management, programming, business development and marketing, all crucial to the successful operations of an A/E firm. Interns at HED harness their critical thinking skills, enthusiasm, innovation, passion, energy, and curiosity to make a positive impact through design excellence and contributing to making the world a better place. They thrive in a collaborative and hybrid work environment that embraces authenticity, discipline, growth, change and making a mark on the world. Position Summary: As an Interior Design Intern at HED, you are beginning your professional experience by contributing to interior design projects through research, documentation, and creative support. Working under direct supervision, you assist project teams with day-to-day design tasks while gaining exposure to an integrated design environment. This role is designed to provide hands-on learning that complements academic training, preparing you for a future role in professional interior design practice. Essential Functions: * Assist with material research, product sourcing, and FF&E documentation. * Support design team with drafting, redlines, and updates to presentation materials. * Participate in internal team meetings and take notes for reference and coordination. * Create visual assets such as diagrams, material boards, or renderings under guidance. * Help maintain sample library and organize digital reference files. * Observe and learn Revit workflows and coordination with architectural teams. * Seek feedback and ask questions to support professional development. Requirements * Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Interior Design or Interior Architecture. * Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with Revit or other design software. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Enthusiastic attitude, curiosity, and collaborative mindset. * Portfolio or coursework samples that demonstrate creativity and foundational skills. Physical Requirements * Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. * Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in person. * Must be able to assist with field verification and site visits. * Visual acuity to perform responsibilities. Work Environment We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture. NOTE: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS OR APPLICATIONS NOT ACCOMPANIED BY AN ATTACHED PROTFOLIO WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ANY APPLICATION SUBMISSION AFTER FEBRUARY 14, 2026, WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.

Responsibilities

As an Interior Design Intern, you will contribute to interior design projects through research, documentation, and creative support while assisting project teams with day-to-day design tasks. This role is designed to provide hands-on learning that complements academic training.