Interior Design Internship

B+H Architects is a global, award-winning firm with a 70+ year legacy of building creative solutions for clients through the delivery of architecture, interior design, landscape, planning, and other consulting services. We’ve worked with clients across the globe to design buildings and environments that are inspiring, memorable, functional, and contextual.

We are part of the SJ Group, SJ is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

The Opportunity

The Interior Design Internship offers the opportunity to work closely under the guidance of a Senior Interior Designer, gaining hands‑on experience in interior design and project development. This internship is ideal for students in the early stages of their architectural or interior design studies who want to develop practical skills in conceptual design, space planning, schematic design, and technical drawing.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the team in the preparation of compelling and informative proposals and presentation materials.
• Accompanying senior colleagues to client meetings, observing and supporting effective client engagement and presentation techniques.
• With guidance, contributing to space‑planning exercises that reflect programme requirements, functional needs, and design considerations, while ensuring compliance with applicable building codes.
• Participating in the development of 2D and 3D design concepts, with a focus on producing high‑quality renderings under supervision.
• Researching and recommending suitable finishes and furnishings that meet project functional, aesthetic, environmental, and budgetary requirements, and presenting these selections to the team.
• Assisting in the preparation of documentation related to the selection, specification, procurement, and installation of furnishings and equipment, including the development of layout drawings and schedules.
• Supporting the production of Design Development (DD) and Contract Documents—such as plans, elevations, sections, and schedules—using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Developing an understanding of technical considerations, including planning requirements, life‑safety standards, building codes, materials, finishes, specifications, and contract administration procedures.
• Assisting in the preparation of permit and tender application packages as required.
• Performing additional tasks as needed to support project teams and studio operations.

Education & Experience

• Currently enrolled in the 3rd accredited Bachelor’s programme in Interior Design; enrolment in a CIDA‑accredited programme is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Revit.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (considered an asset).
• Familiarity with Rhino, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, or comparable modelling and visualisation tools (preferred). Ability to hand‑sketch and effectively communicate design ideas through visual media.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Genuine interest in sustainable, innovative, and forward‑thinking design practices.

Our Firm

B+H is a global, award-winning, full-service design firm recognized for excellence in sustainable design, technical expertise and the delivery of complex, large-scale projects. A legacy of 70 years of design innovation and problem solving has endowed us with a depth of knowledge, skill and agility that benefits each client we serve, wherever they are in the world. We are committed to delivering high-performance and sustainable communities, buildings and environments that exceed client expectations, contribute to human well-being, and enhance the health of our planet. We believe in the power of design to elevate people’s lives and we are committed to doing everything necessary to deliver environments that outperform our clients’ expectations, now and in the future.

Collaborating across ten studios in Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore & Ho Chi Minh City, B+H’s architects, interior designers, planners, landscape architects, organizational design specialists, experience designers, researchers, analysts, and brand strategists combine strategic thinking, bold design, and advanced technology with the creative human energy of an interdisciplinary, multi-generational team. B+H delivers strategic consulting and high-value design solutions that shape spaces, communities, and economies. At B+H we push the limits of creativity by acknowledging the humanity in the creative process. We believe in letting things get a little messy while we let our minds explore the bounds of what’s possible. Once we’ve found something truly new, then we reassemble it into the clean, well-executed project our clients expect from us. Join us if you’re willing to try new things, to go bold, and to let the best idea win. If you’re willing to stretch yourself and you want to create something that’s never existed before, we want you.

For more information, please visit https://bharchitects.com/en/

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at B+H. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. B+H is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of our design, services and workplaces. B+H Architects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. B+H Architects encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Accommodation for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact the People & Culture team for accommodation requests. Any information received related to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support—such as receiving the application form in an alternative format—please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment team.

Your experience throughout the application process is important to us. We welcome feedback on how we can improve and are happy to provide any further information you may need to help you make an informed decision about joining us.

If there’s anything more we can do to support you, please let us know, we’re here to help.

Agency

Please note that any unsolicited resumes or CVs submitted through our website or directly to SJ Group employees’ personal email accounts will be considered the property of Robert Bird Group. As such, we will not be liable for any agency fees associated with these submissions.

To be recognized as an authorized recruitment agency or search firm for SJ Group, a formal written agreement must be in place. Additionally, agencies must be invited by our Recruitment Team to submit candidates for specific roles

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