Junior Designer - 2026 Summer Internship
IA Interior Architects, Chicago, IL, United States
Spring/Summer Intern – Chicago
Studio Details:
https://interiorarchitects.com/find-ia/chicago/
IA Interior Architects translates client goals, brands and culture into powerful environments built around people, processes, technologies, and business drivers.
Our clients in diverse markets worldwide require high‑performance, visually compelling, and sustainable environments to move their enterprises forward, support their culture, engage their staff, integrate technology, and drive efficiencies.
As architects, designers, workplace strategists, and experiential designers in the largest global architecture firm concentrating exclusively on interiors, we help clients articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space.
Our team members are highly collaborative, creative, professional, and entrepreneurial.
Joining our team requires skill, passion, curiosity, problem‑solving, collaboration, drive, a sense of humor, and a love of interiors.
Application Requirements
Enrolled in an NCARB, CIDA, or NAAB accredited Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or other design‑related program
Currently enrolled in the third year of a bachelor's program or higher
To be considered, please provide the following information with your online application:
Resume
Portfolio/Samples of Work
Cover Letter not necessary
Skill Requirements
Fundamental knowledge of space planning, design methods, documentation, details, materials, and aesthetics
Fundamental Revit/3D Design & CAD skills
Intermediate Adobe Suite skills
Intermediate hand‑sketch & rendering skills
Enscape experience encouraged
Example Internship Responsibilities/Roles
Work under the direct supervision of peers and senior‑level staff, the intern will function as an entry‑level Junior Designer
Support and contribute to the work of design, technical, and experiential design teams
Modify drawings to incorporate design and technical changes
Create or modify presentation documents
Select finishes and produce finish palettes
Participate in project ideation and communicate the design process
Assist with scheduling vendor presentations and library filing and organization
Assist with site verifications, field surveys, or punch walks
Support material library tasks/initiatives and engage with local reps
Interior Architects, Inc. (IA) provides equal opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment
to all persons without regard to their race, color, creed, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, nationality, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities.
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https://interiorarchitects.com/find-ia/chicago/
IA Interior Architects translates client goals, brands and culture into powerful environments built around people, processes, technologies, and business drivers.
Our clients in diverse markets worldwide require high‑performance, visually compelling, and sustainable environments to move their enterprises forward, support their culture, engage their staff, integrate technology, and drive efficiencies.
As architects, designers, workplace strategists, and experiential designers in the largest global architecture firm concentrating exclusively on interiors, we help clients articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space.
Our team members are highly collaborative, creative, professional, and entrepreneurial.
Joining our team requires skill, passion, curiosity, problem‑solving, collaboration, drive, a sense of humor, and a love of interiors.
Application Requirements
Enrolled in an NCARB, CIDA, or NAAB accredited Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or other design‑related program
Currently enrolled in the third year of a bachelor's program or higher
To be considered, please provide the following information with your online application:
Resume
Portfolio/Samples of Work
Cover Letter not necessary
Skill Requirements
Fundamental knowledge of space planning, design methods, documentation, details, materials, and aesthetics
Fundamental Revit/3D Design & CAD skills
Intermediate Adobe Suite skills
Intermediate hand‑sketch & rendering skills
Enscape experience encouraged
Example Internship Responsibilities/Roles
Work under the direct supervision of peers and senior‑level staff, the intern will function as an entry‑level Junior Designer
Support and contribute to the work of design, technical, and experiential design teams
Modify drawings to incorporate design and technical changes
Create or modify presentation documents
Select finishes and produce finish palettes
Participate in project ideation and communicate the design process
Assist with scheduling vendor presentations and library filing and organization
Assist with site verifications, field surveys, or punch walks
Support material library tasks/initiatives and engage with local reps
Interior Architects, Inc. (IA) provides equal opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment
to all persons without regard to their race, color, creed, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, nationality, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities.
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