Intern - Interior Design - Summer 2027

HNI is a global family of brands for the workplace dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others, upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.

What We Need:

We are looking for two Interior Design Interns to join our Design Studio team in Muscatine, IA, during Summer 2027!

What You Will Do:

HNI’s summer internship program is a great opportunity for first-hand experience in your field of interest. You'll work on one or more projects that create value for our business partners. HNI's large, paid internship program includes exposure to leadership, professional development opportunities (Lunch and Learns, training, skill building workshops), support through a mentor relationship, volunteering, and social events!

Company-paid apartment-style housing may also be available, based on student's geographic need and current housing capacity. Depending on the flexibility of the role, the intern may have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule.

The Design Studio team is responsible for providing best in class deliverables to our customers that meet their everchanging workplace design needs. As a member of this team, you will gain experience rendering designs, space planning, preparing proposals, and working with CET Designer. The intern will report directly to a NCIDQ certified manager. Our interns are a key source of future talent for entry-level design careers.

What You Have:

• Candidates should be working towards a Bachelor's degree in design or a related field. Junior level coursework is preferred.
• Interest in commercial design and space planning
• Preference will be given to applicants with relevant work experience, internships, or involvement in related activities such as tutoring or business fraternities
• Minimum 2.8 GPA
• Portfolio containing examples of design work must be submitted

What You're Good At:

• Self-starter with high personal motivation and desire to take initiative and ownership
• Strong experience managing projects (school or work related)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We look forward to hearing from you!

We are not accepting any candidates that require company sponsorship to legally work in the United States.