Interior Design Intern

Biotastic Health Systems (Ice Code Recovery) · Tamil Nadu, India

Biotastic builds and sells premium wellness equipment - ice baths, cold plunges, saunas, red light therapy and HBOT - trusted by JW Marriott, Shangri-La, FC Goa and 200+ HNI homes. We're now designing and delivering integrated wellness spaces - biohacking lounges, longevity rooms and custom recovery suites - inside luxury projects.

We're bringing on interns to support our Design + Build team on a live project: helping the studio nail quality finishing and material selection for premium recovery spaces. You'll work directly alongside the Project Architect, getting real exposure to how a wellness space goes from drawing to delivered site - not just observing, but producing work that ships.

What You'll Work On (Shared across both tracks):

• Support material and finish selection - sourcing samples, building comparison boards, checking specs against premium-brand standards
• Assist in quality-finishing checks - reviewing vendor samples, cladding, joinery and surface finishes against design intent
• Help maintain a material/vendor reference library (swatches, spec sheets, price benchmarks)
• Support BOQ prep and vendor quote comparisons under the Project Architect's direction
• Sit in on site walks and builder meetings when scheduling allows, to connect studio work to what's actually getting built

Track A - Architecture Intern (design + drawing support)

• Support space planning, concept layouts and GFC drawing revisions in AutoCAD/SketchUp
• Help translate developer briefs and floor plans into working drawings
• Assist with MEP coordination notes (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) for ice baths, saunas and recovery equipment

Track B - Interior Design Intern (finishing + specification support)

• Build mood boards, finish schedules and material specification sheets
• Research and shortlist premium finishes, cladding, fixtures and fittings
• Support styling and detailing decisions for finished spaces (fit-out level, not just structure)

Skills & Experience

Mandatory

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Architecture or Interior Design
• Working knowledge of at least one or two of: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit (we'll train the rest)
• An eye for premium materials and finishes - can tell good detailing from average
• Comfortable researching vendors, comparing specs, and documenting decisions clearly
• Based in or able to commute to Chennai for the internship

Good-to-have

• SketchUp or Revit rendering experience
• Prior internship in hospitality, wellness, retail or residential fit-out
• Exposure to BOQ prep or vendor coordination
• Interest in wellness, spa, or biohacking spaces specifically

Biotastic Culture & Expectations

• Speed - We move fast. If a vendor sample is needed, we chase it same-day, not "by end of week."
• Systems - Every material decision gets documented - spec sheet, price, vendor contact - not left in a WhatsApp thread.
• Learning - You'll be thrown into real project decisions from week one. We expect fast learning curves, not hand-holding.
• Ownership - Once a task is yours (a mood board, a vendor comparison), you own it end-to-end until it's usable by the team.
• Integrity - Flag a bad finish or a missed spec early. We'd rather hear "this won't work" now than find out on-site.

Compensation & Duration

• Duration: 3 months (Paid)
• Location: Chennai studio, with occasional site visits within the city for material/finish verification
• Track: Specify Architecture or Interior Design when applying (or both, if open to either)

How to Apply

Send your portfolio (academic or personal projects are fine - built work is a bonus) + a short note on why wellness/hospitality design interests you.

To:

Subject: Design + Build Internship - Architecture / Interior Design - Your Name

No long cover letters - show us your work.