Interior Designer Intern
HED, San Diego, CA, United States
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.
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. Attaching a portfolio is required for consideration.
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 PORTFOLIO WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ANY APPLICATION SUBMISSION AFTER April 10, 2026, WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
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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. Attaching a portfolio is required for consideration.
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 PORTFOLIO WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ANY APPLICATION SUBMISSION AFTER April 10, 2026, WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
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