Design Intern

Role & responsibilities

Design Intern Campus Transformation & Architectural Aesthetics

Number of Positions: 03 (02 – B.Des (Interior Design), 01 – B.Arch)

Duration: 3 Months (Full-Time)

Location: Delhi NCR (Extensive travel across campuses)

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for passionate and creative Design Interns to be part of an exciting Campus Transformation Project across the Apeejay group of schools and higher education institutions.

This internship offers an opportunity to work on live institutional projects involving architectural aesthetics, faade enhancement, campus branding and environmental design. You will help reimagine existing educational spaces by creating visually engaging, functional and sustainable design solutions—without involving major structural changes or invasive construction.

Working alongside experienced professionals, you will contribute ideas that shape the visual identity of some of India's leading educational institutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Visit assigned Apeejay schools and higher education campuses to understand the existing built environment.
• Conduct detailed visual, Internal & external review of buildings, facade, common spaces and outdoor environments.
• Develop innovative concepts to enhance the aesthetic appeal of campus faades and surrounding spaces through non-invasive design interventions.
• Recommend improvements using colour schemes, textures, lighting, graphics, landscaping, public art, signage, street furniture and other architectural elements.
• Prepare concept sketches, mood boards, design presentations, material palettes and 3D visualizations.
• Collaborate closely with the organization's in-house Design and Architecture team to refine concepts and assess implementation feasibility.
• Present campus-wise design proposals, implementation plans and indicative cost estimates.
• Maintain project documentation, site observations and design reports throughout the internship.

Eligibility

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (B.Arch.)or B.Desgn from a recognized institution.
• Candidates with demonstrated strength or special interest in Architectural Design, Environmental Design, Urban Design, Faade Design or Interior Design will be preferred.
• Strong design portfolio showcasing creativity and design thinking.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lumion, Inscape or similar design software.
• Excellent visual communication and presentation skills.

Travel Requirement:

This role involves extensive travel across Apeejay campuses. Candidates must be willing and comfortable travelling regularly to different locations during the internship for site visits, documentation and design reviews.

Desired Attributes:

• Strong aesthetic sense and attention to detail.
• Ability to convert ideas into practical, implementable solutions.
• Creative thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Passion for architecture, design innovation and educational spaces.

Deliverables:

At the end of the internship, each intern will be expected to submit:

• Campus Design Audit Reports
• Before-and-after design concepts
• Faade enhancement proposals
• Landscape and campus beautification concepts
• Material, colour and lighting recommendations
• Indicative implementation budgets
• A comprehensive presentation covering recommendations for all assigned campuses

Other details:

• Certificate of Internship
• Monthly allowance

Preferred candidate profile