Student Interior Design Internship | Summer 2027
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Corgan
Washington, DC, US
Summary
Interns will gain hands-on experience working on real projects from concept through construction while collaborating with architects and designers. They will develop technical skills in software like Revit and assist in balancing design, budgets, and construction requirements.
Job Description
Overview
At Corgan, we are passionate about great design, but the best thing we build is each other. Here, you'll find camaraderie and collaboration as abundantly as curiosity and creativity. Corgan is a welcoming and supportive environment where you'll find room to grow, freedom to explore, and the opportunity to make an impact from day one.
As an Interior Design Intern, you won’t just observe – you’ll learn, contribute, ask questions, and experience what it’s like to be part of a professional interior design team. You will work alongside world class architects and designers on real projects across one of our ten project sectors, applying what you learn in school to real-world challenges.
Responsibilities
- Gain hands-on experience working on real projects from concept through construction.
- Develop design and technical skills in Revit, construction documents, detailing, materials, renderings, models, and presentations.
- Learn how architects balance design, codes, budgets, schedules, and construction requirements.
- Collaborate with architects, designers, project managers, and consultants while receiving mentorship and feedback.
- Explore a variety of project types and discover areas of interior design that interest you most.
- Build your professional network through community service, team events, Lunch & Learns, Forum presentations, and other Corgan activities.
Qualifications
- Pursuing a Professional, CIDA accredited degree in Interior Design.
- Familiarity with Revit and eagerness to learn additional relevant software and programs.
- Collaborative work style, professional communication skills, and careful attention to detail.
- Proactive, positive approach to problem solving.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work as part of a diverse team.
- Previous professional experience is not required—we're looking for curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
Additional Requirements
- Full-time in-office presence, with exceptions granted only at the discretion of Sector Leadership, and only with written and documented approval.
- Long periods working at a computer and desk regularly using computers, monitors, headsets, office equipment, and video/audio technology.
- Collaborate continuously and communicate verbally and in writing with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
- Work effectively in an open-seating office without a private office.
- Ability to manage multiple stimuli, including office noise, conversations, and interruptions, while maintaining focus and accuracy.
- Frequently standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Travel to other offices as needed (10-15%).
This position is designated as full-time on-site and requires the employee to be physically present at the assigned office location Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Regular, reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of this role.
Corgan creates opportunities for personal and professional growth that bring out the best in ourselves and those around us by sharpening skills, leveraging technology, and encouraging communication. Our commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Our passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other. Corgan promotes a healthy work-life balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office.
Join Corgan and help make amazing places at a place that makes you amazing!
Base Salary Range: $25 - $28 per hour – New York City locations only
Base Salary Range: $25 - $27 per hour – Los Angeles locations only
Base Salary Range: $24 - $26 per hour – Chicago locations only
Base Salary Range: $24 - $27 per hour – Boston locations only
Base Salary Range: $24 - $26 per hour – Washington D.C. locations only
Base Salary Range: $24 - $26 per hour – Seattle locations only
Base Salary Range: $26 - $29 per hour – San Francisco locations only
The estimated range represents the general base salary range for candidates hired in these locations. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, specialty, training, and internal equity. Base salary is not inclusive of total compensation.
*Only applications received through our website will be considered. Please also be sure to upload your portfolio or review of your application will be delayed.*
EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet
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Corgan is an employee-owned architecture and design firm with 23 locations and more than 1,300 team members globally. The firm, ranked as the No. 4 architecture firm by Architectural Record, works with clients in a variety of sectors including aviation & transportation, data centers, education, government, health, mixed-use, multifamily, office, and workplace. Founded in 1938, Corgan has developed a strong reputation for agility in design by anticipating marketplace changes and leading clients to thoughtful, data-driven design solutions. Its research insights and design expertise empower the organization to foresee emerging changes and develop solutions that minimize risk, create flexibility, and maximize longevity.
Founded
1938
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Construction
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Corgan is an employee-owned architecture and design firm with 23 locations and more than 1,300 team members globally. The firm, ranked as the No. 4 architecture firm by Architectural Record, works with clients in a variety of sectors including aviation & transportation, data centers, education, government, health, mixed-use, multifamily, office, and workplace. Founded in 1938, Corgan has developed a strong reputation for agility in design by anticipating marketplace changes and leading clients to thoughtful, data-driven design solutions. Its research insights and design expertise empower the organization to foresee emerging changes and develop solutions that minimize risk, create flexibility, and maximize longevity.
Founded
1938
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Construction
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas