Interior Design Intern

Interior Design Intern

Ashley HomeStores | Interior Design Department
Design the Future of America's #1 Furniture Retailer

About the Role

Join Ashley HomeStores' Interior Design team and help shape the shopping experience for millions of customers! We're seeking Interior Design Interns to assist in designing and remodeling Ashley retail locations, creating visual displays, and maintaining design standards for the Ashley brand nationwide.

Our vision is to keep Ashley at the forefront of all furniture brands through design innovation and continuous improvement. You'll gain hands-on experience creating construction and merchandise documents, 3D store models, space planning, project management, and on-site visual merchandising—all while working with one of the largest furniture retailers in the world.

What You'll Do

Design & Documentation
• Draw new stores into AutoCAD
• Create 3D store models and renders for retail locations
• Develop space planning layouts and construction documents
• Prepare merchandise documents for store setups
• Correct redlines and create verified plans

Project Support & Collaboration
• Assist with construction and merchandise document creation
• Support façade design and design tools/assets development
• Participate in Ashley store, market, and event setups
• Organize design library and sample materials
• Contribute to new concept ideation and special projects

Hands-On Field Experience
• Attend project site visits and design trips
• Collaborate with internal teams (Construction, Real Estate, Visual Merchandising, Brand Design)
• Gain exposure to retail design from concept to execution

What You'll Learn

Technical Skills:
• Advanced AutoCAD proficiency
• 3D modeling and rendering
• Construction and merchandise documentation
• Space planning and retail design standards
• Project management and budget evaluation
• On-site visual accessorizing and display creation

Shadowing Opportunities Across Ashley:
• Construction/Real Estate
• Facility Design
• Furniture Design
• Market Design
• Visual Merchandising
• Virtual Interior Design Services
• Brand Design

What You Bring

Required:
• AutoCAD experience (required)
• Currently pursuing a degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• Completed sophomore year (ideal)

Desired Skills:
• 3D modeling and rendering experience
• Strong design and visual communication skills
• Space planning knowledge
• Ability to work collaboratively in team environments
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Passion for retail design and customer experience

Why Ashley HomeStores?

• Hands-on retail design experience– work on real stores serving millions of customers
  • Diverse project exposure – new stores, remodels, visual displays, market events
  • Professional mentorship – learn from experienced Interior Design team
  • Cross-functional shadowing – explore Construction, Furniture Design, Visual Merchandising, Brand Design
  • Portfolio-building opportunities – AutoCAD drawings, 3D renders, construction documents, site visit photos
  • #1 furniture retailer – design for America's largest home furnishings brand
  • Two great locations – choose Arcadia, WI or Ybor, FL
  • Design innovation culture – contribute to continuous improvement and brand evolution

Ashley HomeStores is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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