Interior Design Internship in Italy
Work with interior design studios in Italy.
What you'll do
Your day-to-day
As an Interior Design intern in Italy, you might:
- Help develop concepts, mood boards and presentations.
- Join client meetings and site visits.
- Source materials, furniture and finishes.
- Work on 3D models and floor plans.
- Help style and photograph finished projects.
You'll build design skills and a stronger portfolio, and see how a project goes from first idea to finished room.
Local know-how
What to know before you go
Interior design in Italy
Italy's design reputation rests on furniture, lighting, tiles and bathrooms, and the trade calendar shows it. Milan hosts the Salone del Mobile, the big furniture fair, every spring, with lighting and kitchen shows alongside it in some years. In September, Bologna hosts Cersaie, an international exhibition of ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings run by the Italian ceramics industry body, Confindustria Ceramica.
Our Italy programs run in Bologna, so it is a natural place to learn about surfaces, tiles and bathroom design. In a design studio you might help with material samples, mood boards, plans and renders. Your exact work depends on the studio, and you apply through AIP as usual. Tell us your style and your software skills on your free call with a career advisor, and we'll look for a studio that suits you.
Job roles
Junior Designer Intern
Help the team create concepts, plans and presentations.
Project Management Intern
Help keep projects on time and on budget.
Sustainability Intern
Research eco-friendly materials and energy-saving ideas.
Visual Merchandising Intern
Help design store layouts and displays.
3D Design Intern
Work on 3D models and renders.
Materials Research Intern
Research materials, suppliers and trends.
Your exact tasks depend on your host company, and all our host companies in Italy work in English.
The industry
The Interior Design industry in Italy
Economic impact
Italy is known for furniture, lighting and design, and Milan Design Week is one of the biggest dates in the industry.
Technology
Studios work in CAD and 3D tools, and clients often see a project as a render before anything is built.
Career opportunities
Residential, commercial, retail and sustainable design are all open to you, and your internship helps you see which path fits.
Prices
How much it costs
Asia Internship Program prices depend on your program and how long you stay. See the destination page for the full price table.
FAQ
Questions interns ask
Do I need to speak Italian for an interior design internship in Italy?
Host companies work in English. Some Italian helps with suppliers, showrooms and daily life, so it is worth learning the basics before you arrive.
Do I need a portfolio for an interior design internship in Italy?
A short portfolio of your best work helps a studio see your style. If you're changing careers, include sketches, course projects or personal designs.
Which software should I know for an interior design internship in Italy?
Basic skills in CAD or 3D tools help, for example AutoCAD, SketchUp or Revit. Tell us what you already use on your free call with a career advisor, and we'll match you with a studio that fits.
Can I do my interior design internship in Milan?
Our Italy programs run in Bologna. Milan hosts the Salone del Mobile each spring, but it isn't one of our program cities.
Applications open all year
Your field, somewhere new.
It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.