Architectural Design Intern

Overview

Studio Dorion is seeking a Junior Architectural Design Intern to join our growing team for Spring / Summer 2026. For this position, we are looking for a highly-motivated and organized individual to work alongside our architectural team on design projects throughout the country. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on drafting AutoCAD drawings, managing concurrent projects, and successfully works independently and collaboratively.

What you'll do

  • Draft AutoCAD drawings for architectural sets, construction details, furniture plans, and custom furniture

  • Support Senior Architectural Designer in aspects of project related responsibilities

  • Assist in developing presentation drawings and organizing materials for client meetings

  • Develop and manage project schedules such as plumbing, equipment, hardware, lighting, and finishes

  • Conduct research and source for project related needs

  • Communicate with vendors, contractors, external consultants, and team members to assist in managing projects

  • Curate, coordinate, and manage the architectural sample library

  • Assist in managing, coordinating, and organizing project information and purchases in Studio Designer

Who you are

  • Ideally enrolled, or recently graduated from, an architectural or interior design degree program

  • Ideally has prior experience working at an interior design or architecture firm

  • Available to work 3-5 days per week in the Manhattan office

  • Passionate about representing ideas through drawings

  • Exceptional communicator

  • Eager to move project tasks forward, loves to pick up the phone to solve a problem

  • Proactive and a solution-based self-starter

  • Knows how to use AutoCAD, Google Suite, Studio Designer and Adobe Suite

  • Understanding of Rhino & Vray preferred

  • Ideally has a valid US drivers license

  • Is able to work in the US without sponsorship

  • Invested in working with Studio Dorion

About Studio Dorion

Studio Dorion is a design firm based in New York City, led by Michelle Ficker and Peter Dolkas. With a combined twenty years+ of experience at AD100 firms, the principals established their practice in 2020 to offer an integrated approach that brings interior design and architecture together into one cohesive, full-service practice.

Salary

$25 per hour

To apply

Send your resume, cover letter and portfolio, including AutoCAD samples, to careers@studiodorion.com.