Interior Design Intern

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Pillar & Peacock is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Design Intern to join our team! This role is perfect for a recent graduate or a student currently enrolled in an Interior Design program who is eager to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of design. We’re seeking someone creative, organized, and passionate about interiors—someone ready to roll up their sleeves, contribute fresh ideas, and support our team with both administrative and design-related tasks

• What You’ll Do
• Assist in creating client presentations
• Support design installations and project execution
• Run errands related to project needs
• Assist with basic drawings
• Communicate with vendors to gather product details, pricing, and samples
• Help keep the office organized and client-ready at all times
• Provide overall administrative assistance to our Principals and Design Team.
• What You Bring
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite
• Experience with AutoCAD (a plus!)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite & Mac systems
• Basic graphic design skills
• Experience with Zoom, Slack, and Dropbox is helpful but not required
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Details & Perks
• Part-time (20 hours per week)
• Based in Richmond, VA
• Must have a reliable vehicle for travel between offices and project sites (Richmond & Irvington)
• Opportunity to work closely with a collaborative team across our Virginia and Alabama offices
• $15 per hour for hours worked

If you’re excited to learn, contribute, and grow in a creative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

• About Pillar & Peacock

Pillar & Peacock is an interior design firm dedicated to synthesizing beauty and function. Our name reflects our commitment to both exquisite design and precise planning : Pillar, for architectural fundamentals that yield functionality, and Peacock, for flourishes of bold beauty. Our projects include residential and commercial spaces, new home construction, renovations, additions, multi-family complexes, offices, and interior design only projects. We’re driven by the firm belief that design should be an authentic reflection of you. To achieve this, we begin every partnership by dedicating time to develop a clear understanding of the motivation behind your project, as well as your style, budget, and goals, to make sure our design comfortably fits your criteria. Pillar & Peacock’s personalized, collaborative approach ensures not only seamless roll-outs, but also completed projects that stand the test of time intuitive, beautiful, visionary spaces that simply work, not just today, but always.

Pillar and Peacock is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, service member status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Type : Internship

Pay : From $15.00 per hour

Application Question(s) :

• What is the earliest date you are available to start this position?
• What days and hours are you available to work?
• What interests you most about pursuing a design internship with our firm?
• Are you currently enrolled in (or recently graduated from) an Interior Design program? If so, please share your school and anticipated / actual graduation date.
• Which design programs are you most comfortable using (Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, etc.)?
• The internship requires errands, vendor coordination, and keeping the office organized. Can you share an example of when you managed multiple small but important tasks successfully?

Ability to Commute :

• Irvington, VA 22480 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate :

• Irvington, VA 22480 : Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location : In person