Design Intern

ABOUT DI

At Dimensional Innovations (DI), we’re Designers, Makers, Engineers, Developers, Strategists and Innovators working together to create remarkable experiences, places and products.

Our work lives at the intersection of design, technology and fabrication. From immersive brand experiences and interactive technology to sports venues, museums, corporate environments and destinations, we bring big ideas to life—all under one roof at our Kansas City headquarters.

ABOUT OUR SUMMER INTERNSHIP

At DI, an internship isn't about sitting on the sidelines.

Our summer interns become part of the team and have the opportunity to contribute to real client projects alongside professionals in their field. You'll see how ideas move from concept to design, development, fabrication and installation—and how different disciplines come together to create something remarkable.

Throughout the summer, you'll build practical skills, learn from experienced mentors, make connections across DI and leave with meaningful experience you can take back to school and into your career.

You'll work hard, learn a lot and have some fun along the way.

DESIGN INTERN SUMMARY

As a Designer Intern, you're part of the team from Day 1.

You'll join DI's creative studio and have the opportunity to contribute to real client projects across industries like professional and collegiate sports, corporate, healthcare, cultural and museum environments, and entertainment.

You'll work alongside experienced designers as ideas take shape—helping develop concepts, explore creative solutions and communicate design intent to clients and the teams responsible for bringing those ideas to life.

This isn't an internship where you'll spend the summer working on hypothetical assignments. You'll get exposure to the realities of professional design while contributing your ideas and skills to work that's actually moving through DI.

What You May Work On

• Contribute to real client projects across DI's diverse markets and project types
• Develop concepts and creative solutions through hand sketching, digital rendering and illustration
• Participate in multiple stages of the design process, including Conceptual Design, Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documentation
• Help create presentations, drawings and other materials used to communicate ideas and design intent to clients
• Incorporate direction and feedback from Creative Directors, Project Leads and other members of the project team
• Collaborate with designers and other disciplines to refine concepts and solve creative challenges
• Participate in project meetings, critiques and design reviews
• Support studio team members as projects move from early ideas toward finished experiences
• See how design decisions ultimately translate into fabricated and installed environments

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

By the end of the summer, you'll have greater exposure to:

• Designing for real clients, spaces and project requirements
• Developing ideas from early concepts into more detailed design solutions
• Communicating ideas through sketches, renderings, illustrations, presentations and documentation
• Receiving, interpreting and applying professional creative feedback
• Presenting design intent clearly to clients and internal project teams
• Designing across different industries, audiences and types of environments
• Balancing creativity with project goals, budgets, timelines and real-world constraints
• Collaborating with designers, engineers, developers, project managers and fabricators
• Understanding how a professional creative studio approaches client work
• Seeing how an idea progresses from concept through design, fabrication and installation

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You don't need to have professional client experience yet—that's why you're here. We're looking for students who are creative, curious and excited to turn ideas into experiences.

You'll be most successful if you bring:

• Strong conceptual thinking and an ability to communicate ideas visually
• Experience with hand sketching, digital rendering, illustration or other design visualization techniques
• Familiarity with design software and tools relevant to your area of study
• An interest in experiential, environmental, spatial or multidisciplinary design
• A willingness to explore ideas, take creative risks and iterate based on feedback
• Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity about how things are designed and built
• A collaborative mindset and interest in working across disciplines
• The ability to adapt and "go where needed" in a fast-moving creative environment
• Comfort trying something new, learning from what doesn't work and trying again
• Strong communication, organization and attention to detail

Students pursuing Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Architecture or a related field are encouraged to apply.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE DI

Real work. You'll have opportunities to contribute to actual client projects—not just hypothetical intern assignments.

Build your portfolio while building your experience. You'll work on professional projects across a range of industries and gain a better understanding of what it takes to turn a creative idea into a real-world experience.

Design beyond the screen. At DI, you'll have the opportunity to see concepts move from sketches and renderings into physical spaces, objects and experiences.

A lot to explore. One project could take you into the world of professional sports and the next into a museum, corporate headquarters, healthcare environment or entertainment destination.

One roof, a lot of perspectives. Designers work alongside engineers, developers, project managers and fabricators, giving you exposure to disciplines and perspectives you may not experience in the classroom.

Built-in mentorship. You'll work alongside experienced creative professionals who can challenge your thinking, provide feedback and help you continue developing your skills.

A culture of curiosity. We value people who ask questions, experiment, solve problems and aren't afraid to try something new.

Employee-owned. DI is an ESOP company, which means our employees share in the success of the company and bring an owner's mindset to the work we do.

A summer that's more than work. You'll also have opportunities to connect with fellow interns and DI employees through intern events, activities and experiences throughout the summer.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The Design Internship is a full-time, hourly (non-exempt) summer internship based onsite at Dimensional Innovations' Kansas City-area headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas.

Summer 2027 Internship Dates: June 7th - August 6th
Application Deadline: December 31st - but the earlier the better, these internships fill quickly
Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 40 hours per week
Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Work Arrangement: Onsite

A portfolio or examples of your work are required to be considered for the Design Internship.

We want to see what you've experimented with, built or created. Student projects and personal projects are absolutely welcome.