Workplace Design Coordinator

Design the Future: Global Workplace Strategy & Design Coordinator Intern

Are you ready to stop looking at floor plans and start shaping the employee experience on a global scale?

We’re searching for an ambitious, strategically-minded intern to join the Global Workplace Experience (GWx) Design Team at Vanguard/Randstad. This is your chance to directly influence how corporate culture is expressed in a physical space, driving everything from global design standards to real estate strategy for thousands of employees worldwide.

If you have a passion for blending design, business strategy, and human-centered thinking, this is your mission.

The Essentials

Key Information

Role Title

Workplace Design Coordinator Intern – Global Workplace Experience

Location

Malvern, PA (Join us on-site at the vibrant Vanguard campus!)

Internship Term

May 26th, 2026 through July 30th, 2026

Compensation

$38/hour (High-value role, high-value pay)

Schedule

Standard working hours, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Flexibility

Hybrid Schedule: Monday/Friday = Work-From-Home (WFH); Tuesday-Thursday = On-site

Your Mission: Strategic Design & Impact

You won't just file papers—you’ll be a core contributor, gaining hands-on experience in strategic planning, corporate change management, and project delivery that elevates the crew experience worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

Elevate the Experience: Dive into the Workplace Strategy by designing and managing initiatives that directly improve employee satisfaction and productivity.

Build the Blueprint: Help evolve our global design standards. You'll research industry trends, assess enterprise culture, and define the future of our office layouts, site master plans, and corporate branding alignment.

Be a Trusted Advisor: Cultivate deep relationship capital by partnering with senior business leaders (MD-1's) to understand their operational needs and act as a strategic consultant for GWx.

Drive Big Picture Strategy: Provide crucial support for major Strategic Functions, including the Net Favorable Score campaign, real estate entry/exit due diligence, and long-range capital planning.

Champion Change: Act as a value creator by supporting client campaigns, facilitating knowledge transfer, and establishing feedback loops that drive continuous improvement in the workplace.

What You Bring to the Table

We are seeking a future leader who is eager to merge their foundational knowledge with real-world strategic execution.

The Ideal Candidate Has:

Current Enrollment: You are an undergraduate student in Architecture, Interior Design, Marketing, Communications, Real Estate, or Facilities Management.

A Strategic Mindset: Strong analytical skills and a proactive problem-solving mindset are essential for tackling complex workplace challenges.

Executive Presence: Excellent communication skills and the ability to confidently present to leaders and team members, both virtually and in-person.

Organizational Mastery: Exceptional research and organizational skills to manage complex, multi-faceted projects.

Bonus Points If You Have:

Familiarity with corporate change management or human-centered design principles.

Experience with design applications like Adobe Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign) and/or AutoCAD.

An interest or familiarity with emerging AI applications (like Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT) for research and creative ideation.

Ready to move beyond the classroom and make a measurable impact on the global work environment? Apply now!