Interior Design internship in the Philippines
Help with layouts, mood boards, material choices and drawings in interior design teams in the Philippines.
What you'll do
Your day-to-day
As an Interior Design intern in the Philippines, you might:
- Help build mood boards and material samples for client projects.
- Draw layouts and elevations in CAD or 3D software.
- Research furniture, finishes and suppliers.
- Visit sites and showrooms and record measurements.
- Help prepare client presentations and project files.
You'll build design, drawing and presentation skills, plus a portfolio of real work. Licensed designers lead the projects, and you support the team.
Local know-how
What to know before you go
Interior design in Manila and Cebu
Interior design is a licensed profession in the Philippines. Under the Philippine Interior Design Act of 2012, a Professional Regulatory Board under the Professional Regulation Commission oversees registration. Designers who pass the licensure exam may use the title IDr. For you, that means projects are usually led by licensed designers, and you support the team.
Cebu has a long-established furniture and home decor industry. The Cebu Furniture Industries Foundation promotes it, including through trade events where designers and builders look for products. We place interns in both cities. Depending on your host, you might help with mood boards, drawings, sourcing furniture and finishes, or site visits. Tell your career advisor your software skills and the kind of space you like designing, and ask whether Manila or Cebu suits your plans better.
Job roles
Interior Design Assistant
Help develop concepts, mood boards and layouts for homes, offices or shops.
CAD and 3D Drafting Intern
Prepare plans, elevations and simple 3D views for the design team.
Materials and Sourcing Intern
Research furniture, fabrics and finishes, and help compare suppliers.
Visualization Intern
Help produce renderings and presentation boards for clients.
Site Support Intern
Join site visits, take measurements and note progress.
Project Coordination Intern
Help keep drawings, schedules and orders organized.
Your exact tasks depend on your host company and your design skills, and all our host companies in the Philippines work in English.
The industry
The Interior Design industry in the Philippines
Economic impact
Homes, offices, hotels and shops all need interior design, and the Philippines also has a long-running furniture and home decor industry.
Technology
Designers use CAD, 3D modeling and rendering software, and clients often review designs on screen before anything is built.
Career opportunities
Residential, commercial and hospitality design, visualization and sourcing 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
Can I do an interior design internship in the Philippines as a student?
Yes. Interior design, architecture and design students are welcome, as are graduates and career changers. A few pieces of work in a simple portfolio help your career advisor match you.
Do I need a license to intern in interior design in the Philippines?
No. Interior design is a licensed profession there, and licensed designers lead projects. As an intern you support the team and learn from them.
Should I choose Manila or Cebu for an interior design internship?
Both work well. Cebu is known for its furniture and home decor industry, and we place interns in both cities, so tell your career advisor which you prefer.
Applications open all year
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It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.