Summer Intern – Architecture / Interior Design

Job Description

Summer Intern – Architecture / Interior Design

Job Summary

Are you looking to join a larger firm that still has a small, family feel for the summer? McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) is seeking creative, innovative, and talented Summer Interns to contribute to diverse projects and gain valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment. This is an excellent opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute within a dynamic architectural and interior design firm.

About McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS)

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture is a studio-based, client-focused, and community-oriented firm founded in 1955. With over 300 employees across the Southeast, MPS represents a collaborative group of dedicated and enthusiastic design professionals who believe function, beauty, constructability, and cost-effectiveness are integral attributes of good environmental design.

What It’s Like to Work Here: People-Oriented Culture

Employees describe working at MPS as “People-oriented,” reflecting a strong commitment to building positive relationships with clients and meaningful connections within teams. The firm’s culture is guided by its core values:

• Elevate and Inspire
• Foster Trust
• Serve with Integrity
• Stay Curious
• We not I

MPS is firmly rooted in the communities it serves, with a deep commitment to making them better through design. This welcoming, down-to-earth culture, combined with opportunities for creativity and challenge across a multitude of diverse projects, has resulted in industry-low turnover. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to grow your career with us!

Available Studio Locations

Internship opportunities are available across our eleven studio locations:

• Asheville, NC
• Charlotte, NC
• Charleston, SC
• Columbia, SC
• Greenville, SC
• Spartanburg, SC
• Augusta, GA
• Columbus, GA
• West Columbia, SC
• Huntsville, AL
• Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas & Project Opportunities

Interns will have the opportunity to work across various practice areas, including:

• Healthcare
• Higher Education
• K-12
• Civic and Cultural
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Living

A Day in the Life of a Summer Intern / Key Responsibilities

The summer architectural and interior design interns will work on a variety of challenging assignments across all project phases, from conceptual design through construction documentation. In this role, interns will work in a collaborative, hands-on environment and be exposed to a wide range of design experiences. Interns will:

• Contribute to diverse projects across various practice areas.
• Engage in different project phases from start to finish.
• Work collaboratively with experienced design professionals.
• Gain practical, real-world experience in an architectural/interior design firm.

Qualifications & Requirements

First and foremost, we want you to be curious & creative. This is an excellent opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute in a diverse environment, and we encourage you to utilize this experience to learn as much as possible!

• Education: Completed at least your second year of undergraduate study in an accredited Architecture or Interior Design program.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with industry software, including:
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Creative Suite
• Soft Skills & Attributes:
  • Demonstrated innovative design solutions.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to absorb new concepts quickly.
  • Clear communication skills.
  • Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
  • Strong desire to produce good design.
• Experience: Previous internship experience in an architectural firm is preferred, but not required.

Next Steps: How to Apply

To be considered for an internship opportunity, applicants must provide a portfolio.

When submitting your application, please include:

• Your Resume
• Your Portfolio (Portfolios can be submitted as a link to an online version or as a PDF attachment with your resume).

Ready to apply? If this career opportunity sounds like a fit for you and you are ready to join the MPS team, click on the ‘apply’ button below.

Additional Information

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to grasp objects; reach with hands and arms; balance, stop, kneel, or crouch; speak or listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Workplace Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to hazardous working conditions in conjunction with construction site visits. The noise level in the construction zone may be loud. While performing the duties of this job in the office work environment, the employee will not be exposed to hazardous working conditions. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Applicants also have rights under the following Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).