Nate Berkus Associates Chicago is seeking an intern for the fall semester beginning September 2026. The position would require 3-5 days of work per week.
Responsibilities include maintaining the sample library; supporting Designers and Design Assistants with pricing, quotes, and material selections, which may involve visits to vendor showrooms. Additional tasks may include CAD work, drafting, entering specifications into our design tracking system, assisting with presentation preparation, and general administrative duties such as answering phones. Proficiency in Photoshop and PC/Windows is preferred.
To apply, please send your resume and portfolio to employment@nateberkus.com.
Thirty years in, Nate is still at the helm of his eponymous design firm alongside longtime Partner Lauren Buxbaum Gordon. With offices in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles, the highly skilled, hands-on creative team at Nate Berkus Associates specializes in high-end residential and commercial projects across the globe. Their work is guided by Nate and Lauren’s shared perspective that the best interiors are ones that evolve over time and feel deeply personal. With a marked understanding of antiques, textiles, fine art, and custom design, they bring a timeless and refined vision to every project.
