Interior Design Intern

Interior Design Internship – Summer 2025 Alaina Marie Interiors 📍 Virginia Beach, VA 🗓 Summer 2025 | In-person with hybrid flexibility Alaina Marie Interiors is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Interior Design Intern to join the studio for Summer 2025. This internship offers hands-on experience working directly alongside the principal designer on active residential projects & commercial, with exposure to both the creative and operational sides of a growing interior design business. This is an ideal opportunity for a design student or recent graduate eager to gain real-world experience in a fast-paced, client-focused studio environment. Responsibilities • Participate in weekly studio meetings, including preparing updates and follow-ups • Assist with client communications, including drafting and organizing emails • Support procurement and order management, including tracking orders, lead times, and deliveries • Attend vendor appointments, design shows, site visits, and showrooms alongside the designer • Help source materials, furnishings, finishes, and samples • Organize design documentation, selections, and project files • Assist with general studio organization and day-to-day operations • Support installations and project milestones as needed Qualifications • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Interior Design or a related field • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines • Proficiency (or working knowledge) in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, or similar is a plus not required • Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively • Reliable transportation for local travel to job sites and showrooms What You’ll Gain • Hands-on experience in residential & commercial interior design projects • Direct mentorship and exposure to the full design process—from concept through installation • Insight into client management, procurement, and vendor coordination • Real-world understanding of how a boutique design studio operates Schedule & Location • Hybrid position with a strong in-person component • Based in Virginia Beach, Virginia • Flexible scheduling discussed upon acceptance • ***This is an unpaid internship but offers hands-on experience working directly alongside the lead designer on active residential & commercial projects, that may lead to potential future employment with Alaina Marie Interiors following graduation or successful completion of the internship, based on performance, availability, and studio needs.