Student Internship – Interior Design – Summer 2026 – Southeast Region

Description

• Hands-on learning and collaboration with designers, architects, directors, and managers to plan, design, develop and gain real-world experience working with clients across a spectrum of industries and locations.
• Build physical study models and presentation models
• Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts
• Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings and technical drawings
• You will have an exciting opportunity to join one of our Design Studios and work on interiors projects as a fully collaborative member of a design team, participating in design charrettes to help define strategic goals for our clients, large or small.

Requirements

• 3-D computer rendering skills (Enscape, V-ray, Sketch Up, 3-D Max, and/or other modeling software).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design; CIDA accredited program highly preferred.
• Experience using Revit or Rhino required; AutoCAD, and/or BIM modeling software a plus.
• You have completed your third year of an undergraduate program or first year of a graduate program and are returning to your program post-internship. This internship is not for recent graduates.
• Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
• This is not a remote or hybrid position. The successful candidate will be expected to live in or relocate to the area of the selected Gensler office upon acceptance.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in school and/or community.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Work, Outlook and Bluebeam.
• Hand sketching and physical modelling ability a plus.
• Outstanding analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• For the Baltimore office only, the compensation is $24.50 per hour based upon experience and year completed in your educational program.
• For the Washington, D.C. office only, the compensation is $26 per hour based upon experience and year completed in your educational program.
• Enjoy the rich culture of our office and firm by experiencing educational sessions and mentorship opportunities that include lunch-and-learns, lectures, project tours and vendor presentations.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance