Interior Design Intern

Design & Studio Assistant

Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available

Overview

Lori Margolis Interiors (LMI) is seeking two creative, organized, and motivated Design & Studio Assistants to join our New York City team. We are currently hiring for one full-time and one part-time position.

This is a hands-on role offering exposure to all aspects of a busy interior design studio, including design development, sourcing, procurement, installations, material library management, and social media content creation. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about interior design, highly organized, comfortable taking initiative, and eager to learn while supporting the Principal Designer and Lead Designers.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal Designer and Lead Designers with day-to-day project needs and design development.
• Assist with AutoCAD drawings, including plans, elevations, furniture layouts, and other project documentation.
• Help prepare client presentations, mood boards, material palettes, and design packages using Photoshop and other design software.
• Source furniture, lighting, fabrics, finishes, accessories, architectural materials, and other project-related products.
• Request and organize samples, pricing, specifications, lead times, and product information from vendors and showrooms.
• Maintain and organize the studio’s material and sample library, including fabrics, finishes, stone, tile, wallcoverings, and other resources.
• Assist with procurement, including purchase orders, order tracking, vendor follow-up, deliveries, and project spreadsheets.
• Communicate professionally with vendors, showrooms, workrooms, and other project partners.
• Attend and assist with project installations, including preparation, on-site coordination, unpacking, styling, organization, and other installation needs.
• Participate in site visits, showroom appointments, sourcing trips, and other fieldwork as needed.
• Assist with social media content creation and curation for Lori Margolis Interiors.
• Accompany the Principal Designer to project sites, installations, showrooms, sourcing appointments, and design-related events to capture engaging photo and video content.
• Capture behind-the-scenes content showcasing the design process, sourcing, materials, installations, completed spaces, and the Principal Designer’s perspective.
• Organize and maintain photo and video assets for future social media use.
• Assist with preparing content for Instagram and other digital platforms.
• Support general studio organization and project coordination as needed.

Qualifications

• Current student, recent graduate, or early-career candidate in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field.
• Working knowledge and experience with AutoCAD and Adobe Photoshop required.
• Strong interest in interior design, architecture, furniture, materials, and the luxury design industry.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Creative eye and strong visual sensibility.
• Comfortable taking quality photo and video content using an iPhone or similar device.
• Familiarity with Instagram and current social media content formats.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, dependable, proactive, and willing to take initiative.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced studio environment.
• Must reside in New York City or the surrounding area and be available for in-person studio work, site visits, showroom appointments, and installations.

Preferred, But Not Required

• Valid driver’s license and comfort driving to project sites, showrooms, vendors, and installations.
• Experience with professional photography and/or videography.
• Access to or familiarity with using a professional camera is a plus.
• Knowledge of InDesign, SketchUp, Canva, or other design/content creation software.
• Previous experience working in an interior design, architecture, or creative studio environment.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and a brief introduction outlining your interest in the position. Candidates with relevant design experience should include a portfolio or work samples demonstrating AutoCAD and Photoshop skills.

Examples of photography, videography, social media, or other creative content are encouraged but not required.

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