Interior Design Intern

Interior Design Intern
Agathus Studios • Southern California (Hybrid: LA/OC with flexibility)

About us
Agathus Studios is a multidisciplinary design studio specializing in luxury residential design. With projects across the U.S. and abroad, and a thriving social media following of over 200,000 design enthusiasts and growing rapidly, Agathus offers interns an unparalleled opportunity to learn inside a fast-rising studio at the intersection of design, art, and storytelling.

Role description
We are offering an internship with an anticipated duration of approximately 3 months. We are looking for motivated, detail-oriented individuals interested in both the creative and business sides of interior design. This role provides hands-on mentorship, portfolio-building opportunities, and direct involvement with real client and retail projects—offering experience that goes beyond the classroom. Ideal candidates are eager to learn, take initiative, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.This is a hybrid in-person position based in Los Angeles / Orange County. Successful completion of the internship may lead to consideration for a full-time position with our team.

Responsibilities

• Support the design team with mood boards, tear sheets, CAD/sketch drawings, and design presentations
• Support sourcing efforts across furniture, art, antiques, décor, fixtures, and finishes
• Learn how to handle retail + design inquiries, and help maintain records of purchases and client communications
• Assist with vendor communication, procurement, logistics coordination, and tracking
• Participate in gallery styling, project installations, and photo shoots
• Help build out and maintain our samples and materials library
• Contribute to maintaining the digital design library and prepping content for social media

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an Interior Design, Architecture, or related program
• Familiarity with SketchUp, AutoCAD, or Adobe Creative Suite preferred (Revit a plus)
• Familiarity with Canva a plus
• Strong organizational skills with an eye for detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent communicator with a collaborative spirit
• Passionate about design, antiques, and creative environments
• Will require site visits in both Los Angeles and Orange County (possibly surrounding counties as well). Must have a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and vehicle registration, and the ability to arrive on time for scheduled visits

What you'll gain

• Direct mentorship and coaching from our senior design and operations leaders, offering insider knowledge on both the creative and business sides of the industry
• Hands-on project experience with real client work, giving you tangible skills and confidence beyond the classroom
• In-depth Revit training plus exposure to other industry-standard design tools used by top firms
• Portfolio-building material and professional references that will strengthen your applications for future roles and graduate programs
• Experience in both luxury residential design and the retail/antiques marketplace, allowing you to explore multiple facets of design and broaden your career path
• Networking opportunities within the design community, and with vendors and clients—helping you build valuable professional connections
• Insider exposure to business operations including project management, sourcing, logistics, and client communications
• Personalized feedback and career guidance, ensuring you leave with actionable next steps for your design journey

Compensation
Paid internship. Outstanding performance during the program may lead to consideration for a full-time position with our team.

If the use of your personal vehicle is required during the course of the internship, other than commuting to and from our studio and/or gallery, mileage expenses will be reimbursed.

How to apply
Please send your resume, a short cover letter, and a portfolio or sample of work to [email protected] with the subject line:

Interior Design Intern Application – [Your Name]

Note: Due to the overwhelming number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually.

Job Type: Internship

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person