Student Internship - Interior Design

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems.  Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationship in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.

Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. At our core we embody an entrepreneurial spirit, always looking ahead for new ways to innovate and add to our clients' success. We share the belief that design has the power to transform organizations and change lives; whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building.

Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability, and we believe that a diversity of voices and cultures is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage.

As the world’s largest design firm, Gensler has a unique obligation and opportunity to focus on sustainability in the built environment. We deepened our commitment to combat the impact on climate change in the built environment when we launched Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3) in 2019. This is our pledge to meet an ambitious goal: the elimination of all greenhouse gases from our work by 2030. 

Your Role

As a Gensler’s intern, you will tap into your boundless creativity and passion for design to produce unique and functionally beautiful spaces for clients.  You are a self-motivated, team player who is ready for active participation in all phases of the design process.  With you as part of the design team, interiors have never been so engaging.

What You Will Do

• Support design team by performing interior design assignments using professional concepts and procedures
• Work with the team with oversight by Design Director/Senior Designer to select, schedule and develop the concept of FF&E, color and materials for projects in coordination with other team members
• Order and collect material samples from the vendors
• Support on producing space plans, furniture plans, elevations, sections, joinery/millwork details; 3D conceptual views and finished design presentation documentation
• Support on producing sketch plan/schematic design documentation of interior layouts, loose furniture, joinery, finishes
• Assist on creating project schedule, taking notes, and meeting coordination
• Assist on arranging the finishes library and preparing finishes boards for client presentations
• Render plans and elevations to convey a design concept to a client

Your Qualifications

• Diploma / Bachelor’s degree / or currently studying at an accredited school of interior design or architecture
• Strong planning abilities, including development of design concepts and knowledge of furniture and finishes
• Self-starters with good verbal and written communication skills both with team and clients
• Strong presentation skills
• Proficiency in the use of Revit, AutoCAD as a minimum, and other 3D design programs
• Fluent in both Chinese and English

Life at Gensler 

As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From internal design competitions to research grants to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.