{"id":1667,"date":"2020-10-02T17:08:32","date_gmt":"2020-10-02T17:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/developmenttwo.marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=1667"},"modified":"2023-04-04T11:14:03","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T15:14:03","slug":"internships-careers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-business-innovation-leadership-and-technology\/school-of-design-and-art\/undergraduate-programs\/interior-design\/internships-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Internships & Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"
At Marymount University, we strongly believe in the powerful role that internships can play in shaping a student\u2019s career path. Internships give students the opportunity to explore an area of interest in a professional environment while building skills and knowledge necessary for success in their field. All Interior Architecture + Design majors at Marymount are required to complete an internship experience (course: ID-400) as part of their degree requirements.<\/strong><\/p>\n While the studio and classroom afford you opportunities to gain theoretical knowledge and technical skills, an internship provides valuable practical experience. Internships are available during the junior and senior years with nationally recognized architectural and design firms, furniture and interior retailers, contract designers, and other organizations around the Washington, DC, area.<\/p>\n For more information on internship sites and placements, please review the internship section in our\u00a0School of Design + Art course<\/a> in Canvas. You can also email Prof. Jessica Bonness<\/a>\u00a0or connect with Marymount\u2019s Center for Career Development<\/a> to learn more about resources across campus to support job search, polish your r\u00e9sum\u00e9, and practice your interviewing skills.<\/p>\n If you are interested in hosting a Marymount Interior Architecture + Design student at your firm, please contact Prof. Jessica Bonness<\/a>. Jessica is our faculty internship coordinator and works with all of our student during their internship semester in the School of Design + Art. She can assist you in posting your internship opportunity on our internal job board (Handshake) and promote it to our students.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The career outlook for interior architecture and design professionals is bright. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for interior designers in May 2019 was $56,040. The highest 10 percent earned more than $96,470.<\/p>\n Obtaining a CIDA Accredited degree in interior design prepares you to work in these kinds of roles:<\/p>\n Marymount\u2019s Interior Architecture + Design alumni are currently employed at 6 of the top 15 interior design firms in the country. Many of these firms have offices in the Metro DC area.<\/p>\n Top 15 firms employing Marymount IA+D alumni:<\/strong><\/p>\n We are proud to share Marymount IA+D Alumni are also star employed at the following firms:<\/p>\n Our rigorous program will prepare you to face a demanding job market. Marymount\u2019s Interior Architecture + Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation<\/a>, which qualifies graduates to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification<\/a> exam.<\/p>\n As you prepare for your career, here are some links you might find useful to research your options.<\/p>\n The following journals are referenced by students, educators, and practitioners.<\/p>\n Interior Architecture + Design Internships At Marymount University, we strongly believe in the powerful role that internships can play in shaping a student\u2019s career path. Internships give students the opportunity to explore an area of interest in a professional environment while building skills and knowledge necessary for success in their field. All Interior Architecture + […]<\/p>\nInformation for Current Students<\/h3>\n
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Interior Architecture + Design Career Outlook<\/h2>\n
Interior Architecture and Design Jobs, Salaries, and Career Outlook for Interior Architecture and Design Professionals<\/h3>\n
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