Interior Design Intern

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Engage with and support the design team throughout all stages of various design projects, from development to construction management and installation.

• Aid in sourcing furniture, fabrics, fixtures, and finishes that align with project requirements, design vision, and budget considerations.

• Create studies on furniture, fabric, finishes, and materials for internal designers.

• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of finish schedules, specifications, furnishing budgets, product logs, and shop drawings.

• Collaborate with architects, contractors, vendors, and partner operators to facilitate project execution.

• Help coordinate installation schedules, field verification, and the completion of punch lists.

• Attend and support design presentations, progress meetings, frame walks, installations, final walks, and follow-up meetings.

• Maintain project documentation and records, assisting with vendor invoice coordination and payment documentation.

• Foster productive relationships with the Design team, design showrooms, vendors, consultants, and operator partners.

• Remain updated on design trends, materials, building codes, regulations, and industry standards pertinent to residential, hospitality, and commercial design.

• Utilize and continue to enhance proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, Microsoft Office, SketchUp, and Design Manager.

• Raise project issues that necessitate design decisions to the Interior Design Manager.

• Support the VP of Design and the broader Design team with special design projects as needed.

• Travel up to 50% to properties across Northern and Southern California, with occasional trips to regional offices, design showrooms, vendor locations, and project installations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Interior Architecture, or a related field.

• Prior professional design experience is not mandatory; relevant coursework, design studio experience, internships, or project-based experience is preferred.

• A keen interest in hospitality, multi-family, commercial, or senior living design.

• Familiarity with, or coursework involving, Revit, AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and SketchUp is preferred.

• Basic understanding of building codes and ADA/accessibility principles is preferred; a willingness to learn is essential.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment.

• Strong organizational, multitasking, prioritization, and deadline-management capabilities.

• Attention to detail and a proactive approach.

• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel, including occasional overnight trips and flights as required for project work.

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Practical experience supporting active design and renovation projects within Welltower’s West Coast portfolio.

• Exposure to the entire project lifecycle, from design development and sourcing to documentation, field verification, installation, and closeout.

• Mentorship and direct collaboration with Welltower’s Interior Design team.

• Experience collaborating with architects, contractors, vendors, showrooms, and senior living operator partners.

• Opportunities to enhance technical design, project coordination, communication, and presentation skills.

• Field experience through property visits, installations, final walks, and punch-list activities.

• Professional development and insight into large-scale residential wellness and healthcare real estate design.