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Who employs FIU Interior Architecture students + alumni?

Our students and alumni are employed at the world’s leading firms. Our growing list includes:

13^th Floor Investments
Adriana Hoyos
AECOM
Arquitectonica
Avant Design Group
Baptist Health South Florida
Building Center No. 3
BrandStar
Calil Architects
CallisonRTKL
Carnival Cruise Line
CID Design Group
Corporate Design Choice
CUBE 3
Dunagan Ddiverio Design Group
Echeverria Design Group
EoA, Inc.
The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc.
G Alvarez Studio
Gensler
GHP Environmental + Architecture
Glidden Spina + Partners
The Gettys Group

HBA
HGTV
HKS Architects
HOK
IA | Interior Architects
ID & Design International
Interior Image Group
JC White
Kartell
Kobi Karp
Knoll
LEO A DALY
Linea Studio
MCHarry & Associates, Inc.
Memorial Healthcare System
Michael Wolk Design
MKDA
Moniomi Design
NELSON Worldwide
Ornare
Pepe Calderin Design

Perkins + Will
Pradere Office Products
RAD Architecture
Roche Bobois
Rose Ink Workshop
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.
Stantec
Starbucks
Steelcase
[STRANG] Design
Studio DADO
Tamara Feldman Design
Thomas Tillberg Design
TSAO Design Group
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Vierserius Studio
Vocon.
Yarn Design Associates

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Interior Design Internship | BMA Architects

Department of Interior Architecture2023-06-01T19:25:19+00:00June 1st, 2023|

Interior Design Intern BMA Architects, Miami, Fl Internationally recognized as a leader in modern architecture, BMA Architects is a collaborative design firm that focuses on luxury residential and commercial work. Our studio and design process are focused on extensive research, teamwork, support, curiosity, and trust from project inception [...]

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Interior Design Intern | BMA Architects

Department of Interior Architecture2023-05-25T18:11:13+00:00May 25th, 2023|

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Junior Interior Designer (GS7) | Library of Congress

Department of Interior Architecture2023-05-23T13:30:42+00:00May 23rd, 2023|

This position serves as a Junior Interior Designer for Space Utilization Planning and Design Office (SUPD), Facility Services Division, Integrated Support Services (ISS), Library of Congress (LOC). The incumbent will design interior environments in order to promote employee productivity, health, and welfare, and/or the health and welfare of the [...]

1705, 2023

Internship, Universal Creative – Attraction Development (Facility/BIM/Interior Design) (Fall 2023) | Universal Parks & Resorts – Orlando

Department of Interior Architecture2023-05-17T23:50:26+00:00May 17th, 2023|

Fall 2023 Semester:Applications Close: May 26th, 2023, at 11:55PM ET. Submit your application as soon as possible – don’t delay! Program Dates: Approximately September 2023 – December 2023 JOB SUMMARY: Intern works with the facility design team on one project working in areas of BIM, Interiors, and Architecture. [...]

1705, 2023

Internship, Universal Creative – Show Set Design, Core (Fall 2023) | Universal Parks & Resorts – Orlando

Department of Interior Architecture2023-05-17T23:41:31+00:00May 17th, 2023|

Fall 2023 Semester:Applications Close: May 26th, 2023, at 11:55PM ET. Submit your application as soon as possible – don’t delay! Program Dates: Approximately September 2023 – December 2023 JOB SUMMARY: Intern support the development of 2D drawings and 3D models depicting the overall design and art direction for [...]

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Experience pays off

95%

of employers look for college grads with internship experience

73%

of grads who intern receive a full-time job offer from their internship

60%

of students who intern receive a full-time job offer before graduation

-National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)

Adriana Lacruz | FIU AlumnaPrincipal + Creative Director | Lacruz Design Studio

“With a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, I decided to do an internship in an interior design office, an odd decision at the time. However, this opportunity defined my love for interiors. This experience paved all my professional decisions to become what I admired the most. Nowadays, I own an interior design studio, and I’m grateful for all the mentors I had throughout my career, particularly with my first boss, an architect who loved doing interiors. He gave me the first glimpse of what later became my passion: interior design!”

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Kenzie Leon Perry | FIU AlumnusCreative Director | Ze Haus Interior Design Studio

“As an interior design student, I had the pleasure of gaining real life work experience through the internship program. As an intern, I was able to utilize my educational and technical training for design projects and work with other design professionals. This exposure elevated my skills and opened the door to network.”

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“I came to the United States in 2015. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design with a focus in Interiors and Furniture Design, and most of my experience is in Interiors. Being able to practice while I’m studying is something that increases my creative thinking; it’s a challenge where I have to radically change the way I’m thinking about something. It has helped me to organize my schedule. Being at such a big company with a great culture is the best thing so far. I have the best colleagues. I’ve been able to work on projects with tremendous impact; that is something pretty cool.”

Leandro Lujan Milian, Internship at Gensler

“The advice that I have for the students who are beginning the internship process is: be curious, be open to new point of views, be humble, and be persistent. Everyday, I need to prove myself in the ‘real world,’ especially because it gets more competitive every day, that’s why I see the internship as a ‘safe place.’ The internship is a place to learn from more experienced people, test your skills, and share information, preparing you for what you are going to face after your degree.”

Matheus Da Silveira, Internship at HKS Architects

“Doing an internship during school not only gave me credits towards my degree; it helped me to become more familiar with a studio setting outside of school. Working in the materials library and interacting with representatives and manufacturers helped add to my knowledge and build connections within the South Florida design community. The firm also provided me with more hands on tasks, such as aiding in re-selections for materials and FF&E on high-end hospitality projects, which provided an even more exciting experience.”

Melissa Carrazana, Internship at IIG (Interior Image Group)

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PROFESSIONALLY SPEAKING: INTERIOR DESIGNER VS. INTERIOR DECORATOR

“Interior design is the art and science of understanding people’s behavior to create functional spaces within a building.

Decoration is the furnishing or adorning of a space with fashionable or beautiful things.

IN SHORT, INTERIOR DESIGNERS MAY DECORATE, BUT DECORATORS DO NOT DESIGN.”

– CDIQ

CAREER EVENTS

The FIU School of Architecture hosts two signature career events each Spring semester: the Designers Engage, Empower, Emerge (D3E) Student Conference, and the Career Fair. In addition, throughout the year, our CARTA Career Specialists provide workshops on a wide variety of topics, professionals present, and professional organizations host networking and other career-related events.

D3E STUDENT CONFERENCE

D3E (Designers Engage, Empower, Emerge) is a conference that brings together students, design professionals, educators and manufacturers’ representatives for a variety of workshops that educate students about different career paths within the industry, give them opportunities to receive feedback on their portfolios and resumes, and introduce them to cutting-edge ideas that encourage them to rethink the way they design.

LEARN MORE ABOUT D3E

CAREER FAIR

FIU’s School of Architecture (SOA) Career Fair provides graduating students with opportunities to engage and interview with top employers in Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture + Environmental and Urban Design.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CAREER FAIR

OTHER CAREER EVENTS + WORKSHOPS

FIU’s Department of Career and Talent Development offers a wide range of career events and workshops throughout the year. Learn more about upcoming events, or reach out to your CARTA Career Specialists to schedule a customized workshop for your student group or class.

SCHOLARSHIPS

FIU Interior Architecture students have a proven track record of winning national, local, design- and merit-based scholarships. Some opportunities are integrated into the curriculum, while others are shared with students who then submit applications.

Remember- you can’t win if you don’t apply!

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FESTIVAL OF THE TREES

The Festival of the Trees is an annual fundraising event coordinated by FIU’s Interior Architecture Department and its advisory board. Each year, the FIU Interior Architecture Department awards student scholarships for travel and outstanding achievement in design. Scholarship eligibility varies and is announced by the department each semester.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL OF THE TREES

PROFESSIONAL EXAMS & REGISTRATION

The FIU Interior Architecture Department is tuned-in to the current state of our profession. We prepare students to get a leg up on the competition by earning professional credentials and/or preparing for professional exams and registration while in school.

LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM

FIU Interior Architecture prepares students to take the LEED Green Associate Exam in the required course, IND 5628 Sustainable Practices in Interior Architecture. Those who successfully pass the exam prior to graduation are eligible for exam fee reimbursement through the LEED Green Associate Achievement Award.

LEARN MORE ABOUT LEED

NCIDQ EXAM

Want to fast track your NCIDQ Certification & stand out to potential employers? FIU Interior Architecture students can take the Fundamentals section (IDFX) of the NCIDQ Examination (administered by the Council for Interior Design Qualification) BEFORE obtaining work experience!

LEARN MORE ABOUT NCIDQ

STATE OF FLORIDA REGISTRATION

“Professional registration protects the health and safety of the public from fraudulent, unqualified and unethical practitioners. Each state and jurisdiction has its own specific rules for regulatory compliance.” (cdiq.org) Individuals who pass the NCIDQ exam are eligible to apply for professional registration as an Interior Designer in the State of Florida.

LEARN MORE ABOUT FL REGISTRATION

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

As the old saying goes, “It’s not [only] what you know, it’s who you know.” Join and/or volunteer for a professional organization to connect with industry professionals, gain leadership skills, expand your network and build your resume. You never know who you could meet and where that connection could take your career. Most organizations offer students reduced or free membership dues as well as many additional benefits. Join today!

OTHER STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS + CLUBS

Participating in student organizations builds community as well as your resume. Learn more about the student organizations and clubs represented at FIU.

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Average full-time entry-level salary for 2019
FIU Interior Architecture graduates = $51,928,
the highest of all FL state universities

Florida Department of Education, 2018-2019 report

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CARTA School of Architecture ranked no. 16 among public universities in the U.S. by QS World Rankings 2022

2022 Interior Architecture employer partners

Who employs FIU Interior Architecture students + alumni?

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Recent job postings

Interior Design Internship | BMA Architects

Interior Design Intern | BMA Architects

Junior Interior Designer (GS7) | Library of Congress

Internship, Universal Creative – Attraction Development (Facility/BIM/Interior Design) (Fall 2023) | Universal Parks & Resorts – Orlando

Internship, Universal Creative – Show Set Design, Core (Fall 2023) | Universal Parks & Resorts – Orlando

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Experience pays off

More FIU internship testimonials

Career resources

PROFESSIONALLY SPEAKING: INTERIOR DESIGNER VS. INTERIOR DECORATOR

“Interior design is the art and science of understanding people’s behavior to create functional spaces within a building.

Decoration is the furnishing or adorning of a space with fashionable or beautiful things.

IN SHORT, INTERIOR DESIGNERS MAY DECORATE, BUT DECORATORS DO NOT DESIGN.”

– CDIQ

CAREER EVENTS

D3E STUDENT CONFERENCE

CAREER FAIR

OTHER CAREER EVENTS + WORKSHOPS

SCHOLARSHIPS

FESTIVAL OF THE TREES

PROFESSIONAL EXAMS & REGISTRATION

LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM

NCIDQ EXAM

STATE OF FLORIDA REGISTRATION

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

OTHER STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS + CLUBS

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