Interior Design Student Intern
SRG + CannonDesign, Portland OR

APPLY HERE: https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/interior-design-student-intern-1809

ABOUT THE ROLE
This internship will provide students with an opportunity to be a member of our multi-disciplinary team under the supervision of designated project leadership.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Under direct supervision of the Interior Design leader, assist the design team in all project phases including Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
• Under direct supervision, assist with furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) selections, layouts and documentation throughout all phases of interior design work, as required.
• May assist in the design development and documentation of interior spaces, including drawings of floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, pattern plans, elevations, details, room finishes, etc.
• May conduct research as directed for product and finish selections; assist in the development of finish plans and specifications.
• Assist in preparing computerized renderings and other presentation materials.
• Assist in producing drawings and perform support functions as directed in conformance with project time, cost and quality constraints.
• Follow CannonDesign drawing standards.
• In some offices, may maintain the Interior Design library by organizing and continually updating new and discontinued materials as determined by office.
• May order samples and materials from vendors.
• May visit job site to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• May perform other duties as required.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Must be enrolled in and working toward a Bachelor or Master’s in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture. Enrolled in and working toward a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture from an accredited program preferred.
• Strong creative design portfolio as well as strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and multi-tasking skills a must.
• Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at: https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. 

ABOUT OUR FIRM
CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It’s not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.

Since 1956, our practice has focused on designing timeless, beautiful, sustainable architecture. We seek a talented full-time interior designer to support our evolving practice and advance with the next generation of leaders, striving to provide thoughtful and contextual designs.

A career at FFA means joining a collaborative team that strives for creative solutions and design excellence. We believe in cultivating relationships with our clients by consistently providing outstanding service and working with multiple client types across our market sectors. You will excel at FFA if you are interested in developing interior environments in partnership with the architecture team as well as leading interiors-only projects. This position requires clear communication with clients, consultants, and colleagues, thinking critically about design opportunities, and presenting conceptual and detailed design ideas to consultants, clients, and colleagues.

Our Community Agreements outline our firm culture and our commitments to one another.

At FFA, we are deeply committed to responsible resource use and understand the crucial role of the built industry in combating climate change. Our practice is dedicated to providing clients with practical, resilient building strategies and striving for loftier sustainability goals. We are looking for candidates who share our mission, and the ideal candidate will have experience in working on highly sustainable buildings.

Applicant Requirements
– A bachelor’s degree in interior design or interior architecture or an equivalent architectural-based design degree and work experience
– The ability to travel to local and regional client sites (a personal vehicle is not required)
– Commitment to our company’s hybrid work schedule, working in-office four days/week. FFA reserves the right to change this policy.

Candidates should demonstrate the following
– Five constructed projects at least 15,000 SF in size; explain your role on the projects and the impact of your contribution to the team
– Experience in programming, conceptual design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration for new construction and renovation projects
– REVIT modeling experience on projects and experience developing REVIT construction documents
– Knowledge and experience in tenant improvement design, space planning, programming, concept development, color and material selection, specifications development, as-built document development, vendor/supplier coordination, construction administration, and furniture procurement, including specifications, documentation, and installation
– The ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects of various scales with overlapping deadlines
– Experience with project site observation and documentation for accurate base drawing development
– An understanding of how interior components are constructed and how materials come together in a design
– The preferred candidate has experience working in multiple building types, including higher education facilities, affordable housing, or civic buildings

Additional Qualifications
The preferred candidate is proficient in Sketchup modeling, Enscape or Twinmotion rendering, and the Adobe Creative Suite; has their NCIDQ Certification, LEED Accreditation, and/or WELL Accreditation, or is actively pursuing one or more certifications; and is experienced in working with BOMA Standards

Applicant Instructions
Applicants should email their cover letter, resume, and portfolio to resumes@ffadesign.com.

Benefits at FFA include
– Fully covered individual medical, dental, and vision insurance
– Disability insurance
– Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
– 401K Savings Plan
– Pre-tax transportation and phone stipends
– Experience-based paid time off program
– Paid volunteer time
– Paid holidays and one flex holiday
– Company-sponsored continuing education
– Professional licensure and certification assistance

Compensation
At FFA, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This allows your compensation to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $70,000 and $100,000 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and years of experience. This is a salaried position.

Notification to Applicants
FFA Architecture and Interiors is an equal-opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, mental or physical disability, age, genetic information, veteran or active military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, domestic partnership, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

FFA will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov)

FFA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you need accommodation during the hiring process, please contact erunning@ffadesign.com.