About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to work within our interior design practice. You will spend the summer learning from experts across various design disciplines while contributing to active projects. The program includes a variety of in-person and virtual learning events designed to build your professional skills.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to design projects.
- Build your design and visualization skills.
- Learn from experts in design disciplines.
- Participate in a range of in-person and virtual learning opportunities and events.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s program in interiors, architecture, or a related field.
- You must be returning to school in the fall of 2027.
- Some experience in the interior design profession or associated arts.
- Strong design capabilities shown through your portfolio.
- Basic skills in 2D and 3D space planning, drawings, and rendering.
- Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, and Adobe Suite.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A portfolio submitted as a single PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, with a maximum size of 5 MB.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full time.
- Compensation: $25 to $27 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and education.
About Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill is an architecture and planning firm founded in 1936. The company operates as a partnership and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. Its work spans architecture, interior design, engineering, and urban planning. The firm maintains its headquarters in New York, New York.
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