Internship in Interior Design

• On-site
• Rotterdam , Netherlands
• Interior

Kickstart your career

MVRDV is a globally recognised architecture and urbanism practice, headquartered in Rotterdam, with offices in Shanghai, Paris, Berlin and New York. Founded in 1993 by Winy Maas, Jacob van Rijs, and Nathalie de Vries, MVRDV is dedicated to designing innovative, socially responsible, and sustainable architecture that shapes the future.

As an intern at MVRDV, you’ll join an energetic, international team of over 200 professionals from more than 40 nationalities. You’ll gain hands‑on experience working on groundbreaking projects, collaborate with industry‑leading architects, and push the boundaries of design. If you’re passionate about architecture and eager to learn in a dynamic, creative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Interior Designers are responsible for designing innovative and inspiring interiors and façades for a variety of spaces, including offices, retail spaces, public spaces and residential projects. The team combines a bold and experimental approach with a strong focus on responsible, user‑oriented solutions, often challenge traditional notions of interior space. A tailored approach to design that results in meaningful and memorable experiences.

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As an Interior Design Intern at MVRDV, you’ll dive into a dynamic studio environment where bold ideas and quick thinking are part of the everyday. You’ll be guided by top interior designers on projects and competitions, contributing to unique concepts, detailed drawings, and striking visualizations. It’s an exciting opportunity to sharpen your skills, push your creativity, and get a true taste of working at the forefront of interior design architecture.

• Assisting with concept development and design proposals
• Producing drawings, diagrams, and 3D models
• Creating visuals and presentation materials for competitions and clients
• Joining team meetings and design critiques
• Researching materials, site conditions, and architectural references

Learn from Industry Leaders – Join a global, optimistic, and ambitious team delivering solutions to architectural and urban issues all over the world across multiple disciplines – from design to business support

Financial Compensation – Receive a competitive internship allowance of €1.100 per month, plus reimbursement of your home-office commutes (NS-Business Card or KM-based)

A Vibrant Work Culture – Experience a dynamic, international environment with regular excursions, parties, and team activities, including the Rotterdam Marathon and other sports

Stay Healthy & Active – Enjoy affordable vegetarian office lunches (€4.30 per day), a substantial contribution towards your Urban Sports Club subscription, and access to Open Up, our mental well‑being platform

An Inspiring Workplace – Work from a great office located in Rotterdam’s lively, central Blaak neighborhood – just a short walk from the station

We are looking for a full-time (40 hours/week) architect intern to join us on‑site (at the office 5 days a week) from 1 March 2027 to the 31 August 2027, for an exciting 6-month internship. More specifically, we are looking for students with:

Strong design and CAD skills

Proficiency in Adobe Suite and solid 2D and 3D rendering abilities (please specify your experience with each software in your application)

Ability to work well in international teams

Excellent verbal and written English; additional languages are a plus

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