Interior Design Summer Intern

Job Description

We' re looking for an Interior Design Summer Intern to join our Mason & Hanger team for Summer 2026. This position is specifically aimed at students enrolled in an accredited Interior Design undergrad program. The Interior Design Summer Intern will be primarily focused on learning production tools and developing their ability to successfully execute project tasks. The Interior Design Summer Intern works in a studio/team environment directly under supervision of more senior staff within the department.

• Creating and editing drawings (CAD / BIM).
• Perform other duties supporting certified interior designers, as assigned.
• Perform other duties supporting senior architecture staff, as assigned.
• Assist with Comprehensive Interior Design submittal including Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment and Structural Interior Design.
• Comply with data protection principles while handling personal, protected and/or Covered Defense Information on behalf of Day & Zimmermann. Data Handlers should be trained to follow documented policies, standard operating procedures and secure practices associated with protecting trusted employee and customer data.

• Developing proficiency with drawing production software regularly used in department (AutoCAD, Revit, Microstation, AECOsim).
• Learning software, processes, and document preparation requirements.
• Developing knowledge of regularly used standards within department.
• Developing understanding of design and construction process.
• Expected to be a proactive learner, responsible to seek out support when needed, identify expectations, check own work output against quality expectations, and pursue opportunities to grow technical capabilities.
• Ability to take direction and guidance from more senior staff within department.

• Currently enrolled in an Interior Design program from a CIDA accredited school or Bachelors Architecture from an NAAB accredited school.
• Due to the nature of the work and applicable federal contract requirements, U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
• Great attitude and team player.
• Successful completion of background and drug screening process.

We care about our employees, and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and 401(k).

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the wage range for this role is $17.75 - $19.75 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
• Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
• Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Walking
• Repetitive motion of any part of the body
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
• Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object's size, shape, texture, etc.)
• Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Expertise in:
  Excel, Word, CADD (Revit/Bentley)
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or worksite.