Interior Design Student Intern
Cannon DesignArlington, Virginia
Internship
Posted January 24, 2026
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Job Description
This internship offers students the opportunity to assist a multidisciplinary interior design team across all project phases, including design development, documentation, and site visits, while gaining hands-on experience in interior space planning, material selection, and presentation preparation under supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the design team in all project phases including Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration
- Support furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) selections, layouts, and documentation throughout interior design phases
- Contribute to the development and documentation of interior spaces, including drawings of floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, and details
- Conduct research for product and finish selections and assist in developing finish plans and specifications
- Prepare computerized renderings and presentation materials
- Produce drawings and support project tasks in accordance with time, cost, and quality constraints
- Follow company drawing standards and maintain the Interior Design library as needed
- Order samples and materials from vendors
- Visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in and working toward a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture from an accredited program.
- Strong creative design portfolio.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Strong graphics skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong multi-tasking skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to assist with all project phases including Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration under supervision.
- Ability to assist with furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) selections, layouts, and documentation throughout all phases of interior design work.
- Ability to assist in the design development and documentation of interior spaces, including drawings of floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, pattern plans, elevations, details, and room finishes.
- Ability to conduct research for product and finish selections as directed.
- Ability to assist in the development of finish plans and specifications.
- Ability to assist in preparing computerized renderings and presentation materials.
- Ability to produce drawings and support functions in conformance with project time, cost, and quality constraints.
- Ability to follow CannonDesign drawing standards.
- Ability to maintain and organize the Interior Design library, including updating materials as determined by the office.
- Ability to order samples and materials from vendors.
- Willingness to visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress, including physical walk-throughs.
- Ability to complete mandatory compliance training and adhere to internal policies and Code of Conduct as a condition of employment.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range (not specified in the posting)
Work schedule (not specified in the posting)
Work environment perks (not specified in the posting)
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