Interior Design Intern

INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN - SUMMER 2026 -

Location: Various Americas Offices 

Interviews will begin on a rolling basis starting in January. Applications will close when positions are filled up or March 13th, whichever occurs first. Please visit poplulous.com/join to learn more about our Americas Internship Program, our process and FAQ.

Who We Are:

We design places where people love to be together.

Populous is a global design firm that began with a singular focus: to draw people together around the things they love, through experiences that capture all the senses, amplifying the atmosphere of excitement and pure joy shared in human moments.

We’ve designed and delivered some of the world's most memorable civic, sports and entertainment buildings, from iconic stadia to ground-breaking live music venues. Populous is where architects and designers of all kinds create moments bigger than ourselves. We offer the best of both worlds: the resources and impact of the design giants and the tightly knit atmosphere and growth opportunities of smaller firms.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a full-time, temporary student intern for Summer of 2026 with our team in multiple locations. Within the application you will be able to select your primary and secondary office locations for which we are hiring this role to be considered. To learn more about our offices and hear from staff in those offices, please visit populous.com/join.

What Your Day Could Consist Of:

• Assist in the conceptualization and development of design ideas, generate diagrams, digital models and provide production work for numerous project types.
• Assist in collaboratively reviewing and critiquing early phase design concepts.
• Assist in the production of design development and construction documents models and construction details and drawings.
• Assist in research and development projects as may be required by the office.
• Assist in the preparation of design presentations to clients, communities and other pertinent stakeholders, including public agencies.
• All other duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements for Success:

• Proficiency and working knowledge of the following design software and applications: Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Rendering experience in Lumion, Enscape, V-Ray, or D5.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Strong sketching and hand drawing skills. The ability to create quick sketches to convey/sell an idea is critical.
• Inventive, creative design thinking, collaborative skill, spatial and environmental design ability, branding development, story creation, and graphic design sensibility are required..
• Strong communication skills, work ethic; with demonstrated efficiency, flexibility and desire to grow and work within a dynamic team environment while being able to self-manage and work independently.

Essential Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited program in Interior Architecture or Interior Design.