Interior Design Intern

Role objective

Design and documentation

• Assist with 3D renders using 3ds Max with V-Ray or Corona, or SketchUp with Enscape.
• Draft AutoCAD floor plans, RCPs, elevations, and joinery details.
• Help prepare submission drawing sets for Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, and Dubai Development Authority.
• Assist with Bills of Quantities and project cost estimates.

Sourcing and site coordination

• Source finishes, fabrics, furniture, and lighting from local Dubai suppliers and organize the office material library.
• Attend site visits for measurements and progress photography; observe coordination with MEP teams to help maintain design intent.

Technical skills

• AutoCAD: intermediate proficiency for drafting layouts and sections.
• 3ds Max or SketchUp: high proficiency for realistic 3D visuals; V-Ray or Corona and Enscape are listed as rendering options.
• Adobe Creative Suite: basic Photoshop for post-production and InDesign for presentations.
• Microsoft Office: basic proficiency, including Excel for BOQs and schedules.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate of an Interior Design or Architecture program; a bachelor's degree is required.
• One year of Interior Design Internship experience is listed as required.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Arabic is advantageous.
• Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual creativity and technical drafting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Location and work setting

• The role is in Dubai, UAE, with in-office work and site visits; the description specifies in-person work.

Internship experience

• Work directly under senior designers with GCC experience and gain real-world site exposure.
• Potential transition to a Junior Designer role based on performance.