Interior Designer Summer Intern

Overview

Join a team where design meets purpose. At RLF, our mission is to create high-performing environments that inspire and nurture the human spirit. For over 90 years, we have been a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, and interior design firm. With a focus on healthcare and federal projects, we deliver impactful, innovative spaces that shape communities and improve lives. We create exceptional places for extraordinary people.

We’re a passionate, collaborative team that values excellence, relationships, and fun. If you're looking to make a difference through meaningful work, let’s build something great together.

RLF is currently seeking a temporary full-time Interior Design Summer Intern who is self‑motivated, organized and creative to report directly to our Director of Interior Design. The Summer Intern will have an opportunity to assist the Interior Design team throughout all phases of design in associated client project work.

Our student interns will have a diverse internship experience by collaborating with Interior Design, Architecture, Design, Engineering, and Project Management teams during all phases of the design delivery process and perform basic interior design assignments. The student intern will provide support to the interior design team in generating quality documents that will be used for design, permitting, bidding and construction and perform a variety of assignments requiring the application of standard interior design techniques for small projects or selected segments of a larger project.

• Assist in producing working drawings from schematic through construction documents, using Autodesk Revit, under the supervision of project lead.
• Contribute to creating presentation preparation, and specifying material and finish selections to meet client requirements on time and within budget under the supervision of project lead.
• Order material samples and assemble presentation boards and project binders.
• Research the use of new materials, technologies, and products to incorporate into designs.
• Produce visualization renderings.
• Manage product library, product presentations, and solicit sales representatives to add products to library when needed.
• Participate in team charrettes, either virtually or at the project site, to understand the client’s interior environments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Student actively enrolled in a CIDA accredited Interior Design program.
• Student entering their senior year preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to take direction and work self‑sufficiently.
• Passion for innovative design and sustainability.
• Attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• Previous internship or project experience is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency in MS 365 Suite.
• Knowledge of Revit, Photoshop, Enscape, and Lumion a plus.

• Mentorship from experienced architects, engineers, and designers.
• Exposure to a variety of exciting and challenging projects.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities to enhance your portfolio with real‑world projects.

This position may require occasional local travel.

RLF conducts background checks and drug screening after an offer of employment has been made. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by RLF or an RLF client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

RLF is committed to attracting and retaining top talent by fostering a creative, inclusive, and respectful work environment. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

RLF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.