Interior Design Intern, Fort Wayne, Summer 2026

Interior Design Intern

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Design Collaborative’s Interior Design Intern is an explorer, a sponge, and a team player extraordinaire. Each intern brings a unique discipline-specific skillset to the table at Design Collaborative. What they share is the opportunity to gain real-life experience like how a professional office works, the phases and dynamics of a project, and a few of the nuts and bolts of their specific craft.

Education and experience

• Completion of 1 year of higher education toward a degree in interior design
• Submission of an online portfolio that demonstrates design process and innovative design solutions (PDF format with 2-4 work samples)
• Submission of a resume

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Exercise sound time management and organizational skills while multi-tasking
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication
• Ensure an attention to detail when handling projects
• Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite product experience is an asset
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks

Responsibilities

Entry-College Intern:

• Participation in project design through all stages including Conceptual Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, and Construction Administration.
• Presentation graphics preparation.
• Verbal presentations, communications of ideas to contractors.
• Involvement in on-site activities through documentation of existing structures, field surveys, and job site visits.
• Exposure to client and project team meetings.
• Bring fresh new ideas into Design Collaborative.

Mid-College Intern:

• Same as above.
• 1+ years of interior design internship experience preferred.
• Exposure toward reviewing shop drawing submittals.
• Familiarity with delivery methods and bidding process.
• Familiarity with using and adhering to production standards and protocols.
• Increased familiarity with cost estimation.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks with little oversight.
• Involvement in field surveys of existing buildings to document current conditions.
• Go to jobsites with experienced team members to understand general construction methods.
• Assist other team members while conducting on-site observations and document site reviews.
• Participate in all project phases from Conceptual Design through Construction Administration.
• Participate in conversation relating to design intent and identify ways to incorporate into documents.
• Manage and perform tasks with regular guidance from project team

Optional Aptitudes

• 3d Modeling software experience. e.g. Sketchup, Rhino, 3dsMax, Lumion
• 3d Modeling tools experience. e.g. Laser cutters, 3d Printers, VR
• Computational design software experience. e.g. Grasshopper and Dynamo
• Programming knowledge in Python or C#
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Hand sketching ability a plus
• Written communication skills to assist Marketing Coordinator on writing blogs
• Sustainability