Interior Design Intern

Interior Design Intern

The Consumers Credit Union team is looking to hire a passionate Interior Design Intern to join our Real Estate & Facilities team at our corporate office in Kalamazoo. As an Intern, you will support workplace and furniture projects that help create engaging, functional, and people-focused environments across Consumers Credit Union locations. You'll gain hands-on experience in workplace design, furniture planning, and project coordination while learning about a career in interior design and facilities management.

Our ideal candidate has a great attitude, is genuine and passionate. You are purposeful and like to be the solution, but more importantly, you are a servant leader.

What you will do:

• Assist with furniture research, finish selections, and product evaluations
• Support workplace planning efforts through furniture layouts and space planning activities
• Create mood boards, presentations, and visual materials for workplace and branch projects
• Help maintain furniture, finish, and workplace standards documentation
• Participate in office visits to assist with field measurements and observations
• Support project teams by organizing drawings, specifications, and project information
• Research workplace trends, employee experience concepts, and innovative furniture solutions
• Collaborate with architects, furniture dealers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to gain exposure to the design and construction process
• Participate in mentor sessions, panels, and role-specific training geared toward advancing your career
• Work with a diverse team in one of the Best & Brightest Companies
• Develop an individual development plan
• Contribute to various potential projects such as:
• Workplace and office design presentations
• Space planning and furniture layout development
• Workplace experience and design trend research
• Facility improvement and renovation projects
• Workplace utilization and optimization initiatives

What you'll bring to the table:

• College junior or equivalent pursuing a degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information as well as following security guidelines
• Communication Excellence – Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with professional rapport-building ability
• Professional Presence – A polished appearance and composed demeanor that supports collaboration with internal and external partners
• Technical Proficiency – Knowledge of current technology and design software, with the ability to easily navigate multiple software applications
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and creative problem-solving skills

What you will gain:

• Hands-on experience through a meaningful summer project and present your work to organizational leadership at the conclusion of the internship
• Gain exposure to workplace design, furniture planning, project coordination, and facilities operations within a collaborative corporate environment
• Networking opportunities with professionals and other interns
• Job shadowing experience outside of your department
• College credit eligibility
• Hands-on industry training
• Mentorship from experienced team members
• Volunteering opportunities

What you didn't know about the team:

At Consumers, you're joining a team that works closely together and counts on one another. You'll find the people here enjoy an unusual high level of camaraderie.