Interior Design Intern

Interior Design Internship
About Vandelay Companies

Vandelay Companies (VC) has spent the past decade building a strong reputation for delivering memorable, delicious, and polished dining experiences in Dallas, Houston, and Los Angeles—soon expanding to Arizona!

We’re passionate about creating vibrant spaces where people can gather, enjoy great company, and savor incredible food. Our diverse portfolio includes beloved concepts like Hudson House, Drake’s Hollywood, DL Mack’s, and many more.

Interior Design Internship
At VC, we take pride in crafting not just exceptional dining experiences, but also the thoughtfully designed spaces that elevate them. We're excited to offer an internship opportunity for a driven and creative individual to join our design team and gain real-world experience in high-end restaurant and hospitality design.

This internship provides an inside look into the design process—from concept development to on-site visits—with the chance to build your portfolio while working closely with an experienced team.

As an Interior Design Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to

Assist in space planning, material selection, and design documentation


Support the design team in sourcing finishes, materials, and furnishings


Participate in site visits, taking measurements, and helping document existing conditions


Work with team members to build design presentations and visual boards


Collaborate on multiple projects in various stages, from concept to construction


Help maintain design libraries and organize samples

What We’re Looking For

Positive, communicative, team-oriented attitude and a self-starter mentality


Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


Familiarity with materiality, aesthetics, and hospitality space planning


A candidate with a portfolio or samples of work required to share for consideration


Currently working to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year accredited Interior Design program, or currently enrolled in a CIDA- or NAAB-accredited interior design or architecture program


Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to shift priorities as needed


Comfort working on-site and behind a computer (approx. 80% of the time)


Knowledge of Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive)


Bonus if able to produce hand-sketched renderings
Compensation & Perks

Competitive compensation


Mentorship and hands-on experience with a leading hospitality group


Exposure to real projects and direct involvement in creative decision-making


Flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments


Dining discounts at all Vandelay Companies concepts


Opportunity for future full-time consideration based on performance

If you’re passionate about design and eager to make your mark in the hospitality industry, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and portfolio to [email protected].

Vandelay Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.

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