Are you an Interior Design student who flourishes when part of a cohesive team where collaboration and ideas flow freely? Do you thrive in an imaginative and inventive environment? If you want to work for a firm that is taking concrete action toward equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, Lionakis is currently seeking interiors students to participate in our 2026 EP (Emerging Professionals) Summer Internship Program. This student intern will be assigned to our Sacramento office. Applicants must be current students working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture to be considered.
As the Student Intern, you will…
- Maintain studio organization of binders, flat files, library, and as-builts as directed.
- Support coordination of records management for retrievable project documents.
- Transfer redlines and comments on submittals as directed.
- May be responsible for basic drafting and renderings, crafting models, and making color boards.
- Experience multidisciplinary educational sessions and opportunities through the emerging professionals program.
The Must-Haves (Required)
- Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
The Like-to-Haves (Not Required)
- Basic knowledge of MS office programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
- Basic experience with Revit and SketchUp
Application Requirements:
To be considered for this opportunity, potential candidates must complete the online application and screening questions, in addition to uploading the following materials to their applications:
- Cover Letter – Including intent and purpose
- Resume
- Sample of work (upon request)
Why You’ll Love Lionakis…
At Lionakis, people and design come first. You’ll find:
- A collaborative, design-forward culture that values creativity, mentorship, and shared success.
- The chance to shape stories that impact real communities.
- A workplace deeply committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – in our projects, our people, and our culture.
Join us and help bring our design vision to life—one story at a time.
Hourly Rate: $25
Studies have shown that underrepresented individuals like women; LGBTQIA+; and BIPOC, among others, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in a job description or posting. Because we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, we understand the best candidate may come from a non-traditional background to our field of work. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described above. Diversity makes us better.