Year Round Interior Design Intern

General Information

Country: USA

State: Michigan

City: Grand Rapids

Office

Location:

901 44th Street SE - - - Grand Rapids
-Michigan -

Date posted: 02-Mar-2026

Business Function: Architecture & Design

Position Type: Intern

We are hiring a 2026 Interior Design Year‑Round Intern to join our Global Design team! Working onsite part‑time 15‑20 hours during the school year and 40 hours in the summer, you will gain hands‑on experience with a design team that works on projects from concept through execution. This is a great opportunity to gain experience with seasoned designers at an industry‑leading company.

We do not create synthetic projects just for interns; our intent is for interns to work as entry‑level designers in our studio working on explorations and projects from concept through execution. You will play an integral role in the success of our upcoming showroom renovations in large metropolitan cities.

This position requires on‑site availability for 15‑20 hours per week during the academic year, with a full‑time commitment of 40 hours per week during the summer. Candidates must be within a commutable distance of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Candidates should submit a portfolio with application.

• Overall conceptual design and exploration of the customer experience
• Brand storytelling through space
• Space planning
• Design and specifications of furnishings and finishes
• Hands‑on development of prototypes and custom design elements
• Assist designers in project tasks, such as documenting projects, building digital models, and preparing for presentations
• Supporting installations
• Working with vendors to source material samples and keep design library organized and updated

Additionally, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to regularly work and network with a wide variety of global teams to learn about other areas of design that may interest you, like materiality, product design, user experience design, etc.

• We are in constant collaboration as a team and work cross‑functionally.
• Our design group brings together a wide range of aesthetic and cultural perspectives.
• We are a flexible and open group of people.
• We believe you’ll learn we are approachable, open to questions, new ideas, and care about your growth and success. Our award‑winning team is eager to mentor you.
• We truly believe in autonomy and trust you to accomplish your goals.
• Lastly, you’ll sit alongside fellow innovators including industrial designers, product engineers, and model makers.

• Do you desire to learn new things?
• Would others describe you as passionate?
• Are you both creative and analytical?
• Do you enjoy using your strong communication skills to collaborate?
• Are you able to juggle several conflicting tasks at once, prioritize them then execute?
• Do you have a diverse background of experiences?

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at a nationally accredited program.
• Actively enrolled in a degree‑seeking program at the time of application and throughout the duration of the internship or co‑op position.
• Preferred majors for this position:
  Interior Design, Architecture considered.
• Preferred academic standing:
  Junior, Senior, or Graduate‑level (Master’s) student.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. The company will not offer sponsor ships or work visas now or in the future for this role.

• Junior, Senior, or Graduate student status
• Preferred degrees and disciplines:
  Interiors, Architecture
• You should be proficient in:
  Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCAD
• Experience with CET Designer, Enscape, Revit, Rhino, and Grasshopper are a bonus!
• Portfolio required for consideration, please provide link or provide your portfolio
• Strong communication and organizational skills

This position involves frequent local travel and reliable transportation is required.

Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do…