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How much do internship in design jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship in design in Richmond, VA is $19.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.28 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship In Design vs Design Assistant?

AspectInternship In DesignDesign Assistant
Required CredentialsTypically students or recent graduates; portfolio often neededRelevant education or experience; may require specific software skills
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, learning-focused, often temporarySupportive role within design teams, more structured
Employer & Industry UsageInternships common in design firms, agencies, or studiosDesign firms, corporate design departments, agencies

Internship In Design is usually a temporary, learning-focused position for students or recent graduates, offering hands-on experience. A Design Assistant is a more permanent support role requiring some experience or skills, assisting senior designers in daily tasks. Both roles are integral to the design industry but differ mainly in experience level and job permanence.

What does an internship in design do?

An internship in design provides hands-on experience in creating visual concepts, using tools like Adobe Creative Suite, and collaborating with teams on projects. Interns gain skills in graphic, UI, or product design, and often support senior designers while learning industry standards and workflows.
Internship In Design jobs near you
Infographic showing various Internship In Design job openings in Richmond, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, and 67% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $39,887 per year, or $19.2 per hour.

Engineering Internship Summer 2027

Midlothian, VA • On-site

Progressive Design
Engineering Professional Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$15.50 - $20/hr

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Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Progressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking Engineering Interns. This is a paid position for the summer of 2027 that is located in Midlothian, VA- (Richmond, VA area).
We hire the best in Engineering & Design! Hands-on experience, years of industry knowledge, continuous training, and commitment to excellence are some of the attributes that make Progressive Design's professional staff the best at what we do. The company has experienced consistent growth and on-going success from hiring the right people that focus on client success, embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrate the highest integrity.
Internship Requirements and Information:
  • Current Juniors pursuing a Civil/Structural Engineering degree ,Chemical Engineering degree, Mechanical Engineering degree or Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited undergraduate program
  • Onsite Internship located in Midlothian, VA
  • Internship will focus on job shadowing, client site visits and design engineering project work
  • Interest in the heavy industrial field & consulting engineering
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Must be results oriented
  • Must be a team player
  • Must possess uncompromised commitment to quality
  • No housing stipend is provided.

Company Overview:
Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services. Founded in 1986 by Robert Ranson, Progressive Design has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. In 2021, Robert's daughter and Progressive Design President, Erica Burgess, acquired ownership and established Progressive Design as a Woman-Owned business.
Our team's knowledge and hands-on experience can take projects from concept to startup. As a full service, multi-discipline engineering consulting firm, we support manufacturing facilities and clients in many key areas including: EPC/Turnkey projects, project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates.
We serve Fortune 500 companies in industries such as chemical, tobacco, power, films, fibers, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, metals, food and beverage, and discrete manufacturing.

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