Interior Design Intern | Summer 2026

Description

• Collaborate with design team members in the integrated design process for various projects.
• Develop skills in primary design tools such as Revit, Enscape, and proprietary DLR Group methods.
• Prepare presentation materials using Adobe Creative Suite to support project needs.
• Contribute to material selection and mood board composition for various project types.
• Support project pursuits and business development opportunities through active involvement.
• Engage in project meetings, site meetings, and presentations to ensure effective communication.
• Assist in maintaining material libraries and cultivate strong relationships with material vendors.
• Submit a current portfolio in PDF format.

Requirements

The Chicago studio and other North Central locations have openings for Interior Design summer interns, with on‑site work required. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and the paid, full‑time internship runs from May 21 to August 7 2025.

Interns will be integrated into multidisciplinary teams working on a variety of building types, gaining experience across all phases of design and construction.

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s interior design/architecture program (accredited preferred) with at least three years of design education.
• Proficient in Revit.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Experience with SketchUp, Enscape, Rhino, or other design software (preferred).
• Experience with Mural visual collaboration software (preferred).
• Excellent visual, verbal, and non‑verbal communication skills (preferred).
• Previous internship or commercial design experience (preferred).

Benefits

EPX at DLR Group offers interns the chance to develop a design voice through charrettes, client meetings, project reviews, and detailed building work, while also gaining exposure to business development, marketing, event planning and future design services.

DLR Group provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, paid holidays, PTO, 401(k), employee stock ownership, and bonuses; the hourly rate ranges from $18 to $25 USD.

The firm is employee‑owned, values collaboration, sustainability commitments such as the 2030 Challenge, and follows a four‑day in‑office work model with optional remote work on Fridays. DLR Group is an equal‑opportunity employer.

• Gain hands‑on experience with construction documentation and related processes.
• Hourly rate: $18–$25 USD.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance