Interior Design Intern

At NewGround, we believe the right environment can change how people work, connect, and succeed. As a leading design and delivery firm, we partner with financial institutions, healthcare providers, and corporations to turn vision into reality. Our work is powered by clear communication, true collaboration, bold innovation, service-driven thinking, and a commitment to excellence, all centered in our defining core values. In the role of Interior Design Intern, you'll be a key contributor to that mission, helping shape projects, teams, and experiences that truly make a difference.

NewGround International is a multidisciplinary firm specializing in strategy, design, build, and interiors. Our distinctive services encompass being a MillerKnoll dealer, among other leading furniture lines. We are presently in search of a full-time intern to serve as an Interior Design Intern for the summer 2026 term. This Interior Design Intern will be an integral part of a talented small team based in our Waterloo office. The successful candidate will excel in collaborative environments, be ready to assist the team with multiple projects and duties that arise in a small studio environment and demonstrate ease in working with colleagues both locally and across our regional offices throughout North America. The ideal candidate will assist the team with creating innovative and dynamic branded spaces for our clients within the financial institutions.

GENERAL SKILLS

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft office applications
• Good experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Enscape and Lumion,
• Experience with Sketchup, CET, InDesign, ProCore and Bluebeam
• Knowledge of Interior finishes, furniture, codes and construction processes
• Knowledge of retail branded environments, digital marketing and Environmental Graphics
• Strong knowledge of space planning, material selections and colour theory.

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EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITES

NewGround International helps brands plan, design, and build innovative spaces that drive growth. With 100+ years of experience and an all-in-house team, we deliver Strategy, Design, Build, and Interiors from start to finish. Headquartered in St. Louis with offices in Chicago and Waterloo, Ontario.