2026 Internship - Interior Design

Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873. Our ships offer innovative features and enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel, inviting guests to savor the journey.

The Holland America Summer Internship Program is a 10-week paid (hybrid) summer internship opportunity designed to provide exposure and insight to professional careers in the amazing leisure travel, cruise industry.  The selected interns will work on departmental projects as well as participate in professional development and enrichment activities.

2026 Program Dates

• Program runs 10 weeks from June 15th - August 21st. 

Eligibility

• Eligible candidates are enrolled in a four-year accredited undergraduate program (where they are at least a rising junior) or in a graduate/Ph.D. program and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• MUST NOT be a graduating senior in the summer 2026.

Compensation

• Undergraduate - $25.00/hr, Graduate - $35.00/hr, Ph.D. - $45.00/hr

Intern Project Details

Are our Interior Design Intern, you’ll be responsible for supporting the interior design department with projects related to designing spaces on cruise ships.  You will also be responsible for managing the resource library. 

Responsibilities

• Manage resource library in Seattle office.

• Assist design department with design presentations to communicate design concepts.

• Assist design department with sourcing products for design concepts. 

• Create 3-D models of spaces or products. 

• Assist with vendor meetings (receive, set up).

• Request/return samples, manage mail, communicate with vendors.

• Incorporate Sustainability knowledge and Circularity knowledge in design projects.

• Communicate clearly and effectively to illustrate design intent.

• Incorporate design creativity and share ideas to enhance design intent.

Requirements

• 2 years CAD/Revit or similar.

• 2 years 3D modeling.

• 2 years Adobe Creative Suite.

• 2 years using MS office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint & MS Teams.

• Ability to work independently and in a group environment with excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal and team working skills.

• Ability to prioritize and maximize efficiency.

• Well organized and able to communicate effectively with colleagues and managers. 

• The types of duties the students will perform will vary and may require some technical tasks, projects and/or work that may require specific proficiencies, technical abilities and/or computer skills.

Majors Preferred

• Interior Design

What You Can Expect 

• Gain valuable experience. Gain confidence.
• Explore a new career path.
• Opens the opportunity to a future full-time job after graduation.
• Develop and refine skills.
• Network with professionals in the field.
• Develop an understanding of the type of working environment, field and industry that align with your career goals.
• Obtain job-related skills and experiences that will enhance your qualifications for future opportunities.

Deadlines

• Our 2026 application period will close on November 30, 2025.
   

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