Interior Design Intern

Interior Design Intern

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. In the role of Interior Design Intern, we'll count on you to:

• Participate on exciting projects to gain real-world experience
• Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs
• Perform assignments under the direct supervision of an Architect, Project Manager, or other professionals
• Participate in the architectural design process, and develop alternative solutions and presentation graphics used to communicate concepts to client or for agency approval
• Follow through on design development drawings and models, and collaborate with production staff for technical details and completion of construction drawings
• Complete code reviews under direction of an Architect
• The internship position will be a full-time position depending on the requirements of the local design studio, and the student’s degree program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• This position requires student candidates that possess a strong desire to learn about and to progress through the interior design profession.
• Having the ability to take direction from others and maintain a positive attitude is paramount, along with being a self-starter and team player.
• Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp/ Rhino (or similar), and Microsoft Office required
• Local candidate preferred.

Required Qualifications:

• A student enrolled in a CIDA accredited Interior Design or Interior Architecture university program

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Seattle, WA: $25.00 - $27.00/hour

Primary Location: United States-Washington-Seattle

Industry: Interiors

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Temporary

Business Class: Interiors

Job Posting: Sep 18, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.