Pophouse · 16 hours ago
Interior Design Intern - Summer 2026
Detroit, MI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerPophouse is a full-scope design studio located in Detroit, Michigan, focused on the built environment. As an Interior Design Intern, you will assist the design team with various projects, gaining hands-on experience in areas such as space planning, material selection, and design presentations.
ConstructionIndustrialInterior DesignProduct Design
Responsibilities
Assist design team throughout entire design process
Conduct programming efforts, space planning, furniture layouts, material, lighting, and accessory selection, finish coordination, and drawing documentation
Model and render conceptual, schematic, and design development stages of projects
Create design presentations in coordination with designers and design leadership
Communicate with vendors and manufacturers and attend vendor product updates
Collaborate with designers and leaders in brainstorm sessions, design briefs, and team projects
Assist within Materials Library
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Interior Design or a related program, CIDA accredited program highly preferred
Completion of your third year of an undergraduate program or first year of a graduate program
Submission of an online portfolio that demonstrates design process and innovative design solutions (PDF format, 4-6 work samples)
Proficiency in AutoCAD required
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Hand sketching ability
Professional, reliable, and organized
Detail-oriented, self-motivated
Ability to jump in and assist as needed
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to efficiently manage and set priorities
Ability to work independently and within a team setting
Preferred
Revit and/or BIM modeling software a plus
3D computer modeling and rendering skills (SketchUp, Enscape, D5, Lumion, 3Ds Max, and/or other modeling and rendering software)
Benefits
Health benefits
Company
Pophouse
Pophouse is a full-scope design studio that creates strategic, unconventional, and human-centric spaces.
Founded in 2013
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Gilbert
Founder
Recent News
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