Interior Design Intern - Summer Only

In the Design Intern position, you’ll support a collaborative design team working on new construction and renovation projects within the senior living industry. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment while developing technical skills and contributing to real-world solutions that enhance the quality of life for residents and staff alike.

Direct Supply is building the future of healthcare technology with industry-leading products, solutions and platforms to help improve the lives of millions of seniors and those who care for them.

Skills Needed:

• Effectively Collaborates – Forges strong partnerships and works productively with others to achieve common goals. Finds common ground to solve problems and seeks out diverse perspectives to inform decisions. Quickly earns trust, puts others at ease, and shows empathy.

• Invests in Development – Prioritizes the work most aligned to top of skill set and accepts assignments that broaden capabilities. Demonstrates relentless curiosity, proactively honing AI, technical and professional abilities for the future. Seeks and applies feedback to continuously learn and develop.

• Solves Problems – Uses technology and sharp logic to craft inventive solutions to complex issues, digging deep to tackle root causes. Conducts impartial analysis, leaving no stone unturned for comprehensive insights.

• Communicates Effectively – Develops and delivers impactful communications for diverse audiences across channels. Excels in both small and large group interactions. Captures attention, actively listens, and guides discussions towards targeted goals.

• Solid working knowledge of AutoCAD with a strong desire to explore emerging design technologies and tools.

• Demonstrates initiative in learning building codes and technical regulations , with intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to support documentation and communication needs.

What You’ll Do and Impact:

• Support the design team across multiple phases of new construction and renovation projects

• Research life safety, building codes, and regulatory requirements based on existing documentation and site conditions

• Assist with space planning, concept development, and design intent articulation

• Help develop preliminary drawings and client-facing materials including renderings, boards, and presentations

• Assist in the preparation of project documentation such as binders, registrations, and support materials

• Coordinate reselections and contribute to the creation and organization of construction document legends

Experience:

• Currently enrolled in an Interior Design program (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree)

• Ability to work full-time during summer

Additional Items of Interest:

• Previous experience in design studios, customer service, or a related internship is a plus

• Familiarity with senior living environments is helpful but not required

Job to be performed in the location listed. Generous benefit package available.

Direct Supply, Inc. and its U.S. subsidiaries are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers committed to diverse workforces.

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