Interior Design Intern – Sustainability & Material Reuse

We are 10 Design, (part of Egis’ Architecture Line), a dynamic and innovative architecture and master planning practice. With over 400 architects and designers strategically located across three regional headquarters in London, Hong Kong, and San Francisco, as well as six additional studios in key global markets.

We design and deliver projects at all scales and complexities. Our diverse portfolio is a testament to our versatility and creativity, featuring a range of sectors, including mixed-use, retail, office, residential, hospitality, transport-oriented development, life sciences, education, civic and cultural. We’re committed to creating inspiring destinations that connect people to their surroundings, enhance the human experience, foster a sense of community, and exceed expectations.

We prioritize economic and social responsibility in all our multicultural projects, striving to create designs that are not only visually stunning but also environmentally sustainable and socially equitable.

We are looking for an architect or Interior Design Intern to support a retail mall renovation project in Mainland China, preferably, with an interest in material specification, material reuse, circular design and embodied carbon. 

The intern will work closely with 10N sustainability architect and wider design team to explore creative and practical opportunities to reuse existing materials and introduce sustainable material solutions during basement renovation. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Support material reuse analysis and feasibility studies during the schematic and detailed design stages. 

• Work closely with the team to develop material reuse strategies and proposals. 

• Research and develop creative ideas for material reuse, circular design and sustainable materials. 

• Support the preparation of reports and documentation to accompany material reuse proposals. 

• Help prepare drawings, diagrams, material studies and visualizations to communicate proposals to the client. 

• Assist with coordination and communication with consultants, contractors and material suppliers. 

• Support the team in incorporating client feedback and compiling the final information into a comprehensive design report. 

• Translate presentations, reports and key project information between English and Mandarin Chinese. 

• Current student or recent graduate in Interior Design, Architecture, Sustainable Design or a related field. 

• Fluent Mandarin Chinese and English, with the ability to translate technical design and sustainability information between both languages. 

• Strong interest and good knowledge in sustainability, whole life carbon, circular design, material reuse and embodied carbon. 

• Creative and innovative approach to finding new uses for existing materials and identifying sustainable material solutions. 

• Good understanding of interior design and the ability to communicate design ideas visually. 

• Good communication and coordination skills, with an ability to work collaboratively and proactively with different project stakeholders. 

• Proficiency in relevant design and presentation software such as Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino or similar. 

Apply now by sending the following:

1. CV
2. Sample portfolio

Ensure you consider the skills and experience needed for this role and include in your application.