2027 Spring Student Internship - Interior Design - Lexington, KY

Stengel Hill (SH) is a full-service architecture and interior design firm offering a full suite of services for our clients. Our focused Integrated Interior Design Process, combined with our attention to detail and proven experience, provides our clients with a partner whose objectives include providing design solutions for the immediate challenge, as well as laying the foundation for the long-term goals of the facilities which we serve.

Our focused Integrated Interior Design Process, combined with our attention to detail and proven experience, provides our clients with a partner whose objectives include providing design solutions for the immediate challenge, as well as laying the foundation for the long-term goals of the facilities which we serve.

We are looking for a Spring 2027 Interior Design Intern in our Lexington, KY office, who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow alongside our designers. This internship provides hands-on project experience, exposure to the design process from concept through construction, and opportunities to engage with product reps, clients, and design teams.

What You’ll Do:

You will support our Interior Design team through a mix of creative, technical, and organizational tasks, including:

Design & Documentation

• Assist designers in developing digital and physical finish boards
• Help pick up redlines and markups in Revit (primary) or AutoCAD
• Support Furniture, Art & Signage (FAS) research and specifications
• Contribute to design research, material selections, and project presentations

Project Support & Field Experience:

• Participate in field work, site visits, and punch lists (occasional overnight travel may occur)
• Sit in on project meetings to observe workflows, communication styles, and client interactions
• Accompany designers to rep meetings, showroom visits, and industry events

Library & Vendor Coordination:

• Maintain the materials library (ordering and organizing samples)
• Schedule and coordinate meetings with product representatives
• Learn the product lifecycle and industry standards for interior finishes and furniture

Qualifications:

• Current Interior Design student at a college or university (2nd year or above preferred). Candidates must be returning to their degree program following completion of the internship.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Adobe InDesign
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and collaborate
• Familiarity with Revit (preferred, but not required)
• Experience with AutoCAD and Bluebeam (preferred, but not required)
• Exposure to SketchUp, Lumion, or other 3D visualization tools (preferred, but not required)
• Basic understanding of material standards, FF&E, and design documentation (preferred, but not required)

Why Intern at Stengel Hill

At Stengel Hill, interns are valued contributors, not just extra hands. You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting real projects, work closely with experienced architects and designers, and develop a practical understanding of how thoughtful design moves from concept through construction. We’re committed to mentoring the next generation of designers through collaboration, feedback, and meaningful project exposure.