Interior Design Intern

Part-time internship | In-office | 18–20 hours per week

Bring your ideas, curiosity, and developing design skills to a collaborative architecture and interiors studio where you can learn by doing—and contribute to meaningful work from day one.

The Opportunity

River Street Architecture is looking for an interior design intern to join our team. This role is ideal for a current interior design student who is eager to gain practical experience across multiple phases of commercial interior design while learning alongside architects and interior designers in a supportive, hands-on studio environment.

You’ll assist project teams with design development, documentation, presentations, research, and fieldwork—gaining practical exposure to how thoughtful ideas become built environments.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with drawings and documentation throughout all project phases.

  Prepare and revise floor plans, elevations, sections, details, and other architectural/interior design documents.

  Create 2D and 3D presentation materials that clearly communicate design ideas.

  Support space planning, programming, finish selections, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E).

  Research materials, products, manufacturers, and design solutions; organize findings for the project team.

  Participate in design charrettes, project team meetings, client meetings, and vendor presentations.

  Conduct clear, thorough field surveys and support site visits, punch lists, submittals, and shop drawing reviews as requested.

  Collaborate with the team to solve technical and design challenges while meeting project standards and deadlines.

What You Bring

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from an accredited university, or completing a closely related course of study.

• No prior professional experience is required.

• Coursework or a developing foundation in drafting, space planning, design principles, materials, FF&E, and construction documentation.

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; Revit experience is preferred.

• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, and/or Enscape is a plus.

• Basic understanding of building codes, life safety, ADA requirements, construction methods, and sustainable design principles.

• Clear verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in learning.

• A collaborative mindset and the ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines.

The Schedule

This is an in-office, part-time internship requiring consistent availability of 18–20 hours per week. Please include your current weekly availability when applying.

How We Work

Our culture is grounded in four values that guide how we collaborate, grow, and serve our clients:

Creative Collective — Solve complex problems through thoughtful, inspired, and creative design.

Client Focused — Listen closely and collaborate to create places that reflect each client’s vision, culture, and values.

Extreme Ownership — Take responsibility, act with integrity, and continually strive to improve.

Growth Minded — Stay curious, embrace change, and create a lasting positive impact for our clients and community.