Summer Interior Design Intern

ZGF is seeking a Summer Interior Design Intern to join our team in the Portland office. We are looking for creative, motivated, and curious design talent with a passion for architecture, interior design, and the built environment. We are offering a position in the Interior Design Group for individuals who will work under the direction of experienced professional design staff on a diversity of project opportunities. If you have a passion and a desire to exercise your design skills, we are interested in talking with you. 

The current hourly rate for all interns at ZGF is $26.00/hour. 

Please note, this position is full-time and in-person.    

As a Summer Interior Design Intern, you will… 

• Be part of a community focused on design excellence and innovation 
• Produce design and presentation drawings, graphic design work, and digital modeling in support of Interior Design and marketing efforts 
• Work under close supervision and receive instruction and mentoring regarding tasks 
• Perform primary architecture and interior design assignments and work collaboratively with others toward design solutions 

Qualifications: 

• Professional experience is beneficial but not required – creative curiosity is required. 
• Interior design ability. 
• Previous experience with the production of design documentation would be valuable. 
• A basic understanding of architectural or interior design and construction principles. 
• Basic competency in Revit (required) and Adobe Suite (highly desired). 
• What we do is all about design – having good communication and graphic skills, along with digital modeling and rendering ability are desired. 
• Applicants should be enrolled in a professional Architecture or Interior Design degree program. 

Apply with your cover letter, resume, and portfolio no later than March 06, 2026. To ensure equity in the application process, we will begin contacting and interviewing applicants in March 2026.

Portfolios should be a link to URL or one PDF (10MB max) attachment. 

ZGF Architects LLP is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite qualified candidates to apply online posting cover letter, resume and portfolio.