Interior Design Student Intern

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

This internship will provide students with an opportunity to be a member of our multi-disciplinary team under the supervision of designated project leadership.

• Under direct supervision of the Interior Design leader, assist the design team in all project phases including Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
• Under direct supervision, assist with furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) selections, layouts and documentation throughout all phases of interior design work, as required.
• May assist in the design development and documentation of interior spaces, including drawings of floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, pattern plans, elevations, details, room finishes, etc.
• May conduct research as directed for product and finish selections; assist in the development of finish plans and specifications.
• Assist in preparing computerized renderings and other presentation materials.
• Assist in producing drawings and perform support functions as directed in conformance with project time, cost and quality constraints.
• Follow Cannon Design drawing standards.
• In some offices, may maintain the Interior Design library by organizing and continually updating new and discontinued materials as determined by office.
• May order samples and materials from vendors.
• May visit job site to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• May perform other duties as required.

• Must be enrolled in and working toward a Bachelor or Master’s in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture. Enrolled in and working toward a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture from an accredited program preferred.
• Strong creative design portfolio as well as strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and multi-tasking skills a must.
• Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

The salary range for this position to be filled in the Chicago office is $20.25 to $24.25 hourly. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at  Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Cannon Design is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better.

It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
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