Interior Design Intern

Our creative, award-winning team, specializing in high-end residential design, is seeking a paid Intern who values punctuality, eagerness to learn, proactivity, and hands-on experience in the interior design profession.

Students and recent graduates enrolled in or having completed an interior design or architecture program are invited to apply. This internship offers a chance to learn and grow in a professional setting.

Underrepresented groups are welcome to apply, including but not limited to minorities, culturally diverse persons, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, nonbinary, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in office operations.
• Assist Principal, Partner, Interior Designers, and Studio Manager.
• Assist the Design Assistant and Studio Manager in building, maintaining, and organizing the resource library. This includes coordinating the return of samples and materials to vendors.
• Assist in sourcing and obtaining materials, samples, and products for design presentations.
• Travel to the PDC, job sites, and various vendors to select materials and pick up items for the design teams. (Note: A personal vehicle is required for travel, and you will be reimbursed for any mileage to and from the PDC or other vendors.)
• Work with designers on drafting in AutoCAD, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Work with designers in SketchUp and 3D modeling.
• Work with designers on architectural and FF&E palettes.
• Be timely and communicative regarding issues, tasks, and deadlines.
• Ensure priorities remain on track and are adjusted appropriately.
• Inform the team of progress achieved toward goals and potential project conflicts or emerging issues.
• Assist with general administrative tasks. This includes collecting mail from the PO Box, maintaining office tidiness (i.e., trash, recycling, and compost), updating spreadsheets, organizing office supplies and pick-ups, shipping, and drop-offs for general packages and miscellaneous items.
• Utilize Asana to complete assigned project tasks.

Additional Duties for This Position Include:

• Be timely and communicative regarding issues, tasks, and deadlines.
• Ensure expectations remain on track and are adjusted as needed.
• Inform the team of the progress achieved toward goals and any potential project conflicts or emerging issues.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

AE+A is an evolving, fast-paced organization that relies on team members to bring expertise within their field and contribute to the sterling reputation the company has earned over the past 20+ years. This requires engagement, independent workload management, and voicing concerns as they come up.

Basic Requirements

• 0-2 years of interior design experience
• Education or bachelor’s or master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related field.
• Must be available to work on-site 3-4 days a week
• Must own a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and be willing to drive for design or administrative errands (NOTE: The intern will be reimbursed for mileage)

The Interior Design Intern must possess a diverse range of knowledge and skills, including:

• Excellent technical skills using AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketchup, and 3D modeling.
• Working knowledge of construction documents.
• Ability to read redlined documents & revise design files.
• Advanced written skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation.
• Excellent communication skills in person, over the phone, and through email.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, take initiative, and work independently.

The Interior Design Intern must be able to work in the following environment and perform with these physical demands:

Work Environment

This position primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely utilizes standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and other office machines. However, it will occasionally require visits to client offices or job sites where we cannot control the environment.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the ability to move throughout the office and visit client offices or job sites is a requirement.

Additional Tasks as Requested

As is the nature of the small company environment, staff may occasionally be asked to take on novel or non-traditional work assignments or tasks that they can perform. This may be done for a few reasons:

• To fill a light workload
• To help fulfill an upcoming deadline
• For staff members’ professional growth

When filling a light workload or helping to meet an upcoming deadline, the staff member may be asked to take on work considered parallel or lower than their current pay grade.

When fulfilling the staff members' professional growth or goals, assigned tasks may be considered above their pay grade to help them learn additional skills. This is considered training and will be well supported by superiors.

Employment Details

• Start Date: Immediately
• End Date: 3 months from start date (With the possibility of extension)
• Title: Interior Design Intern
• Pay Rate: $18.00 hourly rate
• Hours: 24 hours per week/Part Time

Work Hours: You will work Tuesday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 24 hours per week, and will be considered part-time.

A mandatory 30-minute unpaid lunch break must be taken before the fifth hour of work begins, which must start before 2:30 p.m. You are entitled to take two paid 10-minute breaks each 8-hour day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. If you work on a pre-approved Friday, you are entitled to one paid 10-minute break, and a 30-minute unpaid lunch break is not required unless working more than 5 hours. No overtime will be permitted without approval.

At-Will Employment: Your employment and compensation with Annette English + Associates are "at will" in that they can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either Annette English + Associates or yourself, except as otherwise provided by law.

Sponsorship: AE+A cannot provide sponsorship for interns. All applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, hold valid visas, or be currently eligible to work in the U.S.

Application Submission

If you are interested in joining a dynamic, energized, innovative, and collaborative environment where your ideas will be heard and your skills will be challenged, please submit your resume and portfolio in PDF or Word format to the email address below, addressed to Kaitlin, Studio Manager.

Email: careers@annetteenglish.com

Subject Line: “Your Name” Resume | Spring 2025 Interior Design Intern

Please include…

• Resume (PDF or Word format)
• Portfolio (PDF or Link)

In the body of the email, answer the following questions:

• What do you need to grow as an interior designer?
• What’s your favorite material to work with?

No cover letter is required.

No phone calls, please.

About this company

Named one of LA’s top Design Firms by The Franklin Report and a “National Tastemaker” by Luxe Interiors + Design, Annette English + Associates is celebrated for the bold, original, and immaculately appointed residential interiors it creates for discerning clientele.

The firm has enjoyed a sterling 25+ year reputation as the go-to design house for the business world and Hollywood elite. Known for creating elegant, comfortable designs that expertly channel their clients’ desires, their achievements can be seen in a variety of homes and businesses, from those of film and music stars to high-ranking CEOs to political and cultural leaders—all of whom luxuriate in their innate ability to manage every aspect of even intensely complex projects.

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person