Interior Design Intern - Paid 6-Month Placement

About Interiors With Art

Interiors With Art (IWA) is a premier luxury design, build, and lifestyle firm specialising in high-end residential turnkey projects across the UK and internationally. Their multidisciplinary team collaboratively integrates architecture, interior design, project management, quantity surveying, and construction to deliver bespoke homes with exceptional craftsmanship and detail.

Role Overview

We are looking to recruit a creative and motivated Interior Design Intern for a six-month paid placement at our London Chelsea studio. This role offers recent graduates or final-year students an unparalleled opportunity to work within a fast-paced luxury residential design environment. You will support and learn from experienced designers, project managers, and contractors while engaging in every phase of the design process on live projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist design team throughout all project phases, from initial concept to final delivery
• Contribute to design presentations, mood boards, and client materials
• Create and update technical drawings and documentation
• Conduct research on materials, finishes, furniture, suppliers, and FF&E packages
• Support project coordination and day-to-day design administration tasks
• Join site visits, supplier meetings, and project review sessions
• Develop visual presentations using traditional techniques and AI design tools

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in Interior Design or currently enrolled in such a degree (minimum 2:1 preferred)
• Strong aesthetic sense along with creative design skills
• Genuine passion for luxury residential interior environments
• Understanding of UK construction standards and specifications
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
• Effective communication and presentation capabilities
• Proactive, positive, and professional work attitude

Desirable Skills

• Freehand sketching and visual communication expertise
• Experience with 3ds Max, V-Ray, Enscape, Lumion, or related visualization software
• Knowledge of Revit software
• Familiarity with AI-enhanced design tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Midjourney
• Understanding FF&E sourcing and specification processes
• Awareness of current interior design trends, materials, and suppliers

Why Work With Us?

• Participation in some of the UK's most prestigious residential design projects
• Extensive practical experience spanning design and project delivery aspects
• Mentoring from leading professionals in the interior design industry
• A collaborative, supportive, and creative team environment
• Opportunities to enhance technical, creative, and commercial skillsets
• Meaningful responsibilities from the outset of the placement

Additional Details

• Location: Chelsea, London, United Kingdom (Onsite)
• Duration: 6 months paid internship
• Immediate start available