Intern - Summer 2026 Architectural Design
Elmington, Nashville, TN, United States
Elmington Development is seeking a Summer Design Intern to join our in‑house Design team. This role is ideal for a current Architecture student interested in working on the developer side of the design and construction process.
Position Summary To be eligible, candidates must be rising juniors or seniors (expected graduation date between December 2026 and August 2027) at the time of the internship. Successful interns may be considered for future full‑time opportunities following graduation.
Overview We are seeking a detail‑oriented Architectural Design Intern to join our team for a focused summer project from June 1 through July 31. This internship offers hands‑on experience that supports the Design Director in overseeing multiple projects throughout all phases of development to ensure Elmington’s standards of design are achieved from early concepts through completed construction. The program concludes with a final presentation to senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Assisting in the review of architectural and interior design drawing sets (SD through CDs)
Helping maintain and apply Elmington’s design standards across multiple projects
Participating in coordination with project teams, including: Architects
Interior Designers
Construction Team
Third‑party consultants and vendors
Supporting material and finish selections
Assisting with mock‑up reviews and design quality control during construction
Helping track design updates, value engineering efforts, and change order impacts
Attending internal and external project coordination meetings
What You’ll Learn Working closely with projects from early design through construction completion
Understanding how developers evaluate design from both a financial and operational lens
Coordination between design, underwriting, and construction teams
Managing design consistency across a large portfolio of active developments
Real‑world decision making related to cost, constructability, and long‑term durability
Final Presentation: Deliver a comprehensive summary of financial insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders at the end of the program. Local Travel: During the first two weeks, travel locally within Nashville (up to 25%) for on‑site financial reviews and team meetings.
Qualifications Rising junior or senior (or rising 4th or 5th year if in a 5‑year arch program) currently enrolled in an Architecture or Interior Design program
Interest in pursuing a career as a designer or architect working for a developer
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks across concurrent projects
Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders
Highly organized with attention to detail
Willingness to travel locally (up to 25%)
Physical Demands and Work Environment Frequently sit, stand and walk
Regularly required to talk or hear
Frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls
Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Temperature in the workplace is typically moderate, though the ability to withstand seasonal cold and heat of the outdoors is necessary
Travel Requirements Travel up to 25% of the time
The Elmington Affordable Experience We’re creating a different kind of company at Elmington Affordable. We promise we will never be ordinary, which we hope you can see by this job description. There will be many days you simply aren’t comfortable. You will be pushed to accomplish more than you ever thought possible. You will be challenged by your team leader and your peers to achieve more and to find better ways. With that said, we know Elmington Affordable is not for everyone. But, if you believe in yourself, enjoy a challenge and appreciate working with exceptional people, then Elmington Affordable could very well be the last company you ever work for.
Elmington Affordable is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Elmington Affordable makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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Position Summary To be eligible, candidates must be rising juniors or seniors (expected graduation date between December 2026 and August 2027) at the time of the internship. Successful interns may be considered for future full‑time opportunities following graduation.
Overview We are seeking a detail‑oriented Architectural Design Intern to join our team for a focused summer project from June 1 through July 31. This internship offers hands‑on experience that supports the Design Director in overseeing multiple projects throughout all phases of development to ensure Elmington’s standards of design are achieved from early concepts through completed construction. The program concludes with a final presentation to senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Assisting in the review of architectural and interior design drawing sets (SD through CDs)
Helping maintain and apply Elmington’s design standards across multiple projects
Participating in coordination with project teams, including: Architects
Interior Designers
Construction Team
Third‑party consultants and vendors
Supporting material and finish selections
Assisting with mock‑up reviews and design quality control during construction
Helping track design updates, value engineering efforts, and change order impacts
Attending internal and external project coordination meetings
What You’ll Learn Working closely with projects from early design through construction completion
Understanding how developers evaluate design from both a financial and operational lens
Coordination between design, underwriting, and construction teams
Managing design consistency across a large portfolio of active developments
Real‑world decision making related to cost, constructability, and long‑term durability
Final Presentation: Deliver a comprehensive summary of financial insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders at the end of the program. Local Travel: During the first two weeks, travel locally within Nashville (up to 25%) for on‑site financial reviews and team meetings.
Qualifications Rising junior or senior (or rising 4th or 5th year if in a 5‑year arch program) currently enrolled in an Architecture or Interior Design program
Interest in pursuing a career as a designer or architect working for a developer
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks across concurrent projects
Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders
Highly organized with attention to detail
Willingness to travel locally (up to 25%)
Physical Demands and Work Environment Frequently sit, stand and walk
Regularly required to talk or hear
Frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls
Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Temperature in the workplace is typically moderate, though the ability to withstand seasonal cold and heat of the outdoors is necessary
Travel Requirements Travel up to 25% of the time
The Elmington Affordable Experience We’re creating a different kind of company at Elmington Affordable. We promise we will never be ordinary, which we hope you can see by this job description. There will be many days you simply aren’t comfortable. You will be pushed to accomplish more than you ever thought possible. You will be challenged by your team leader and your peers to achieve more and to find better ways. With that said, we know Elmington Affordable is not for everyone. But, if you believe in yourself, enjoy a challenge and appreciate working with exceptional people, then Elmington Affordable could very well be the last company you ever work for.
Elmington Affordable is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Elmington Affordable makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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