Summer '27 Intern - Interior Design
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. Welltower scores B on the Alion truth index.
WELLTOWER - REIMAGINE REAL ESTATE WITH US
At Welltower, we’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate. As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious-guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday.
We’re looking for bold, independent thinkers who thrive on challenge, embrace complexity, and are driven to deliver long-term value. Every team member is empowered to think like an owner, innovate fearlessly, and lead from where they stand. If you're passionate about outcomes and inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure, we want you on our best-in-class team.
SUMMARY
We are seeking a Summer Interior Design Coordinator Intern to support Welltower’s West Coast Design team. This internship provides hands-on exposure to large-scale design projects for senior living residential real estate and will support projects from design development through installation and closeout. The intern will work closely with Catie Underhill and the broader Design team while gaining practical experience in sourcing, documentation, field coordination, vendor communication, and project execution. This is a field-based role requiring a home office and residence in Northern California or Southern California, with travel to properties within the assigned region as needed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in and support the design team through all phases of multiple design projects, from design development through construction management and installation.
- Assist with sourcing furniture, fabrics, fixtures, and finishes in line with project needs, the design team’s vision, and project budget.
- Develop furniture, fabric, finish, and material studies for in-house designers.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining finish schedules, specifications, furnishing budgets, product logs, and shop drawings.
- Coordinate with architects, contractors, vendors, and operator partners to support project execution.
- Assist with scheduling installations, field verification, and punch-list completion.
- Attend and support design presentations, progress meetings, frame walks, installations, final walks, and follow-up meetings.
- Maintain project documentation and records and assist with vendor invoice coordination and payment documentation.
- Build productive relationships with the Design team, design showrooms, vendors, consultants, and operator partners.
- Stay current with design trends, materials, building codes, regulations, and industry standards relevant to residential, hospitality, and commercial design.
- Use and continue developing proficiency in one or more of the following: AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Revit, Microsoft Office, SketchUp, and Design Manager.
- Escalate project issues requiring design decisions to the Interior Design Manager.
- Assist the VP of Design and the broader Design team with special design projects as necessary.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TRAVEL
This role may require regular travel (up to 50%) to properties throughout Northern and Southern California, as well as occasional travel to regional offices, design showrooms, vendor locations, and project installations as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Interior Design, Architecture, Interior Architecture, or a related field; students who have not yet completed their degree are encouraged to apply.
- Prior professional design experience is not required; relevant coursework, design studio experience, internships, or project-based experience is preferred.
- Interest in hospitality, multi-family, commercial, or senior living design; prior senior living design experience is not required.
- Working knowledge of, or coursework using, design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and SketchUp is preferred.
- Basic understanding of building codes and ADA/accessibility principles is preferred; willingness to learn is required.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organization, multitasking, prioritization, and deadline-management skills, with attention to detail and a willingness to take initiative.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel, including occasional overnight trips and flights, as required for project work.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position.
COMPENSATION
Pay may vary by location. The range for this role in this market is $27.25 to $32.75/hr. Pay determinations are made based on numerous factors, such as, but not limited to, the relevant market and the skill, experience, and education of the selected candidate.
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Hands-on experience supporting active design and renovation projects across Welltower’s West Coast portfolio.
- Exposure to the full project lifecycle, including design development, sourcing, documentation, field verification, installation, and closeout.
- Mentorship and direct collaboration with Welltower’s Interior Design team.
- Experience working with architects, contractors, vendors, showrooms, and senior living operator partners.
- Opportunities to strengthen technical design, project coordination, communication, and presentation skills.
- Field experience through property visits, installations, final walks, and punch-list activities.
- Professional growth and insight into large-scale residential wellness and healthcare real estate design.
- Learn more about Welltower careers at https://welltower.com/newsroom/careers/
ABOUT WELLTOWER
Welltower® Inc. (NYSE: WELL) an S&P 500 company, is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500+ Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care.
Our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro-markets with stunning built environments. Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture.
Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors - our North Star.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position.
Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet