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Department of Enterprise Assets Management

Intern - Architectural Designer I

Posting Expires: June 11, 2026

Salary: $17.50 hourly 

General Description and Classification Standards:

The Design Intern position is responsible for supporting the Design team and processes by providing design coordination and support for the design. 

Supervision Received:

This position reports to the Program Manager - Design Team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:        

• Library maintenance.
• Picking up and returning samples.
• Assisting Designers with New Construction/Renovation projects.
• Assisting Designers with Furniture, Drapery and Decor planning and selections.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization. 

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

• Must be pursuing a degree in Architecture or Interior Design from a CIDA-FIDER accredited school.
• Proficiency in Sketch Up, Adobe Photoshop, Publisher, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Language: English proficiency.
• Demonstrated desire to expand skills into new areas.
• Enthusiasm and strong self-motivation.
• Strong prioritization and time management skills, with a high degree of flexibility.
• Self-motivated and strong time management skills to successfully work on multiple projects.
• Demonstrates effective, clear, and professional written and oral communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Achieving a degree in Architecture, Interior design, or other related fields within the next year.
• Ability to read construction drawings.
• Previous internship experience.

Licensures and Certifications Preferred:

None.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment:

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Work Schedule: 

This position follows the City's hybrid work schedule policy as assigned by the Department of Human Resources Commissioner and requires in-person work at City worksites/facilities at least four (4) days per week, with the option to work remotely one (1) day per week, based on eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The hybrid work schedule is subject to change at any time to five (5) days in-person work. 

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta ("COA") that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran's status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.