Interior design internships in Asia and beyond
Floor plans, 3D renders and materials with design studios.
Overview
What the internship is about
Interior design interns join residential and commercial design studios, hospitality fit-out firms and furniture brands. You draw floor plans and elevations in AutoCAD or Revit, model and render spaces in SketchUp, 3ds Max or Enscape, collect material samples, build mood boards and prepare client presentations. Many studios take interns on site to check the work against the drawings. Hotel and restaurant projects in Asia move fast, so drawings change often.
A week often has a client meeting, a supplier or showroom visit and long stretches of drawing in between. Thailand and Singapore are our strongest destinations, followed by Japan and Malaysia.
Why do it
What you'll get out of it
Work with a design team to brainstorm and develop spaces that look good and work well. You learn how a concept survives budgets, client changes and site conditions.
Improve your skills in SketchUp, AutoCAD and 3D rendering tools, from drafting to client presentations. You'll leave with drawings and renders ready for your portfolio.
Learn to plan layouts that fit how clients live and work, balancing comfort, flow and function. You see how a few centimeters on a plan change how a room feels.
Your role
Help develop interior concepts, from mood boards and sketches to detailed plans.
Help select materials, finishes and furniture that match the design, the purpose of the space and the budget.
Join client meetings and contact suppliers to source furniture, samples and materials for projects.
Where to go
This is where we have the most host companies in this field, but you can do it in any of our destinations. See all destinations
Where you can do this
Prices
How much it costs
FAQ
Your questions, answered
What will I do on an interior design internship?
You'll help design homes, offices, shops or hotels. Tasks can include drawing plans, making 3D models, choosing materials and preparing presentations for clients.
Do I need experience to get an interior design internship?
You'll usually need a portfolio so studios can see your style and skills. It doesn't have to be professional work; student projects are fine.
What skills and tools will I use?
Common tools include AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, 3ds Max or Blender and the Adobe suite.
Where can I do an interior design internship?
Popular destinations for interior design internships include Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia and South Korea. Tell us where you'd like to go and we'll check what's possible.
Can I get university credit for my internship?
Yes, if your university accepts it: we provide the documents it needs (internship agreement, placement confirmation, supervisor evaluation and a host certificate of completion). Your university decides whether to give credit, and how much.
How much does it cost, and is it paid?
Programs start from $2,050 for 6 weeks on Explorer, depending on where you go. Most internships are unpaid.
In depth
- Draw floor plans and layouts in AutoCAD or Revit.
- Build 3D models and renders in SketchUp, 3ds Max or Blender.
- Research and choose materials, finishes and furniture.
- Prepare mood boards and client presentations in the Adobe suite.
- Join site visits and check the work against the drawings.
- Keep drawing sets and supplier details organized.
- AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit and 3D rendering on real projects.
- How a design goes from idea to drawings to a finished space.
- Choosing materials with budget, use and look in mind.
- Presenting ideas to clients and taking their feedback.
- Working with architects, suppliers and contractors.
- Portfolio work, if the studio allows it.
- Thailand: real estate and hospitality are among our strongest fields, and our team is based in Bangkok.
- Singapore: regional offices, banks and startups in the CBD, Marina Bay and one-north.
- Japan: art and fashion are among our strongest fields there, and we have our own office in Japan.
- Malaysia: placements in Kuala Lumpur, where daily life costs much less than in Singapore.
- Indonesia: interns work in Jakarta or Bali.
- South Korea: graphic design is among our strongest fields, and we have our own office in Korea.
Intern stories
Hear it from our interns
Applications open all year
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It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.