Interior Design Intern/Co-op - Buildings (Fall 2026)

Learning begins in the classroom but there’s no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.

As an intern, you’ll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success.

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

The primary role of the Interior Design Co-Op will be to work with Interior Designers on project work. Our Interior Designers are expected to work collaboratively with the architectural team, conceptualizing, developing, and documenting varying aspects of interior design of a project, including but not limited to space planning, interior architecture, interior materials and palette, specifications and FFE.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Incorporate mark-ups/red lines on documents for Interior Designers and Architects.
• Prepare presentation and finish boards.
• Order architecture/interior samples.
• Assist Resource Coordinator including:
  • File product samples and literature
  • Coordinate, attend informal and luncheon product presentations
  • Compose new product displays
  • Contact manufacturers to obtain updated materials
  • Attend product update meetings with manufacturer’s product specialists
  • Assist product specialists with yearly maintenance of extensive sampling collections
  • Edit, re-organize extensive materials collections in collaboration with Resource Coordinator and senior designers
  • Tend to various administrative tasks related to Resource Center operations and project filing/ archiving

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Good understanding of Microsoft Office Applications, Adobe CS Applications & Revit.
• Must be organized, self-motivated, able to meet deadlines, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently but within a team environment, multi-task, and adapt to change in a very dynamic environment.
• Possess a “can do” and “will do” attitude while taking charge of any assignment given. 
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. 

Education and Experience

• Candidate must be a current college student majoring in Interior Design with minimum experience.
• Please attach a resume and cover letter describing your interest in a co-op position in interior design. Please also attach your portfolio or sample of work.

Please note: We are looking for someone who is currently pursuing an Interior Design degree from an accredited school. If you have already graduated, please check our website for other full-time positions that might be more suitable for you.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. 

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.