Design & Strategy Intern

Article Student Living is excited to invite you to our 2027 internship program! We are recruiting a Design Intern to join our Development team for Summer 2027. You will collaborate with the development team on a broad scope of responsibilities from concept to completion. You will focus on development pursuits, any active developments, and operational property support; all a part of our student living discipline.

This 12-week internship program will run from May 24 – August 12, 2027.

There will be events planned throughout the program, such as lunch-and-learns, systems training, and an end-of-the-internship project presentation. There's a lot to learn and fun to be had. We can't wait to begin.

You will report to the VP, of Design and Strategy

Compensation for this role is $22/hour.

You will work on-site at our Chicago, IL office 4-5 days a week.

Potential travel up to 10% of the time.

Your Mission

• Support the VP, of Design and Strategy in reviewing Interiors conceptualization
• Documentation and reporting of interior design project status.
• Collaborate with the design team to perform critical analysis and go/no go critiques on consultant designs.
• Review and recommend value engineering and alternative solutions.
• Conduct internal historical cost analysis on interior design consultants and finish materials.
• Interiors conceptualization and interface with external design consultants, vendors, and reps.
• Prepare project materials for meetings and presentations.
• Conduct historical cost analysis of consultants and project actual spend.

Your Background:

• Pursuing a degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field
• Proficiency in Excel (maintain spreadsheets), PowerPoint, and Bluebeam
• Exposure to student living, multifamily, or hospitality design
• Proficiency in design software, REVIT or AutoCAD

Your Style:

• Analytical and Creative - You like producing creative solutions to new challenges and like to live in the gray.
• Diligent and Productive - You are composed and appreciate completing tasks, achieving deadlines, and collaborating with individuals across all levels.
• Motivated - You invest extra energy to reach your goals because you take pride in your work.
• Team Player - You are united with teammates and willing to help when needed.

Article Student Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources team.