About Bolt

Bolt is a full-service Design + Build firm and fully insured General Contractor based in Brooklyn. We specialize in design-forward hospitality, retail, and residential projects that merge classical sensibility with innovative construction and fabrication methods. We believe that great design is only as strong as its execution — and that means being just as rigorous about budgets, schedules, and communication as we are about creative vision.

The Role

Bolt Builds is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Interior Design Intern to support our design and construction team across hospitality, retail, and residential projects. This role is ideal for someone eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced design-build studio, learn directly from senior designers, and see their work move quickly from concept to construction.

As a Design Intern, you’ll participate actively in the studio, contribute creatively, and develop a strong foundation in design development, documentation, and professional studio practice.

What You’ll Do

• Design Development Support
  • Assist with drafting, modeling, and rendering design concepts using Rhino, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Support the creation of presentation decks, mood boards, and visual narratives
• FF&E Research & Documentation
  • Conduct product and materials research aligned with project budgets and creative direction
  • Help maintain and organize FF&E schedules and supporting documentation under senior designer guidance
• Project Documentation
  • Assist in maintaining drawing sets throughout design and construction phases
  • Ensure files are organized according to Bolt’s documentation standards
• Studio Participation
  • Attend team meetings, client presentations, and site visits as needed
  • Take clear notes and follow through on assigned action items
• Material Library & Sample Management
  • Help organize and maintain physical samples and material library updates
  • Request samples and follow up with vendors for active projects
• Professional Standards
  • Uphold Bolt’s core values of Accountability, Quality, Innovation, and Reliability
  • Maintain a professional, proactive attitude with clients, vendors, and teammates
  • Demonstrate strong communication, ownership, and eagerness to learn

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field
• Strong interest in design-build environments and seeing projects through from concept to construction
• Working knowledge of Rhino, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite (or strong willingness to learn quickly)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to take direction, ask thoughtful questions, and follow through on tasks
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative studio environment
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn — with a positive, can-do attitude
• Passion for hospitality, retail, and thoughtfully designed spaces

Why Bolt

• See your work built — and built fast. At Bolt, you won’t be stuck pushing paper for years before seeing results. Our projects move quickly, and the work you put in becomes something real, tangible, and lasting.
• Be hands-on. You won’t be siloed behind a screen — you’ll be in the field, in meetings, on walk-throughs, and fully involved in the process from start to finish.
• Work in the heart of Greenpoint. Our studio is based in one of Brooklyn’s most creative neighborhoods — surrounded by great food, inspiring spaces, and a thriving design community.
• Join a company on the rise. Bolt is entering a new chapter of growth — and we’re building something special. You’ll help shape the future of the company, not just execute the present.
• Build projects you’re proud of. From thoughtful restaurants to bold retail environments, you’ll be part of a team that sweats the details and cares deeply about design, craft, and execution.
• Work with good people. We’re a tight-knit, driven team that takes pride in what we do — and has fun doing it. We value trust, accountability, and creative problem-solving.

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $20/hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Location: In-person, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
• Schedule: Full-time
• Growth: Performance-based bonuses and clear pathways for professional development