HOC Living is offering a full-time Interior Architecture Assistant (Design and Site Visit) traineeship in Antwerp, Belgium, for 4 months, with an expected start on 28 December 2026 and a flexible start date. It is an unpaid Erasmus+ traineeship during studies for Bachelor and Master students, and international candidates can be hosted. Youth Works Hub went through the offer in detail: the last day to apply is 27 December 2026 (Brussels time).
About HOC Living and Its Vision of Shared Living
HOC Living is a company active in the Real Estate sector, based in Antwerp, Belgium. It describes its belief in a different kind of living, one where home is defined by the people you share it with. The company is redefining how people live and work, and its projects include:
🏘️ Co-living
🤝 Co-housing
💼 Co-working
A Creative Interior Architecture Role in Fashion, Interior and Industrial Design
The company is looking for a creative interior architecture intern to help build functional, inspiring spaces. The field of the offer is fashion, interior and industrial design, and the placement is listed as a traineeship during studies. If you are passionate about innovative design and eager to see your ideas transformed into real properties, this is a chance to make an impact.
Concept Design for Co-Living, Co-Housing and Co-Working
🖌️ Develop unique interior design concepts for the company's co-living, co-housing and co-working projects.
🏷️ Make sure the concepts reflect the brand vision.
From First Sketches to Final Styling Touches
The role covers end-to-end execution. The intern supports projects at every stage:
✏️ Initial sketches
🗺️ Layout planning
🏗️ Final site execution
🛋️ Styling touches
Working With Internal Teams, Contractors and Suppliers
Collaboration is a core part of the role. You work closely with internal teams, contractors and suppliers to make sure designs are practical, budgeted and accurately built.
Staying Ahead of Design Trends
🔍 Trend research is part of the job: the intern stays ahead of design trends.
💡 You bring fresh, innovative ideas, materials and spatial concepts to every project.
Who the Company Is Looking For
🖥️ Software skills: proficiency in tools like AutoCAD, SketchUp or Revit to create precise layout plans and visual renders.
🗂️ Portfolio: a portfolio showcasing your design creativity, technical proficiency and spatial problem-solving skills.
🗣️ Communication: fluent English with strong communication skills to coordinate easily with internal teams and site contractors.
🚀 Driven and innovative: passion for forward-thinking interior design, community-driven architecture and hands-on site experience.
Study Levels Accepted
This traineeship is meant for current students. The following levels of studies are listed:
📘 Bachelor (EQF 6)
📗 Master (EQF 7)
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Language, Skills and Tools
💬 Working language: English
📐 Expected skill: designing systems, products and industrial solutions
🧰 Expected skill: using computer aided design and drawing tools
🏛️ Expected skill: designing structures or facilities
🛠️ Tools: AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp
Visa and Work Authorisation: Can International Candidates Apply?
Yes. HOC Living states that it can host international candidates and will provide the necessary documentation, for example a signed Learning Agreement and an invitation letter.
Candidates coming from outside the EU should note that all documents are handled by the applicant, and HOC Living does not provide visa sponsorship. The company does provide a Learning Agreement and an acceptance letter for the visa application, if needed. Our guide to visas and residence permits for Erasmus+ and ESC explains when a visa or residence permit is needed.
Is the Internship Paid?
No. The offer is listed as an unpaid traineeship under the Erasmus+ traineeship programme. Funding for an Erasmus+ traineeship is arranged through the student's home institution, not by the host company. Our guide to how funded traineeships work abroad explains the difference between an Erasmus+ grant and an employer wage.
Working Schedule and Length of the Traineeship
⌛ Duration: 4 months
🕘 Schedule: full time
📊 Hours per week: 40 hours
🗓️ Expected starting date: 28 December 2026
🔄 Flexible start date
A Perk for Interns: Accommodation Discount
HOC Living offers interns 15% discounts on its accommodation, subject to availability.
How to Apply
Send your CV, your cover letter and, if you have one, your portfolio to the company by email so the team can see your work. The email address is listed in the Links section at the end of this post.
More design, architecture and real estate placements are listed in our internship and traineeship opportunities on Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the HOC Living interior architecture internship in Antwerp?
The internship lasts 4 months on a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week. The expected starting date is 28 December 2026, and the start date is flexible.
Does HOC Living pay a salary to the intern?
No. The offer is an unpaid traineeship listed under the Erasmus+ traineeship programme. Students can look into Erasmus+ traineeship funding through their home institution.
Do I need to be an EU citizen to apply?
No. HOC Living states that it can host international candidates. Candidates from outside the EU handle their own visa documents, because the company does not provide visa sponsorship.
What documents does HOC Living provide for a visa application?
The company provides a Learning Agreement and an acceptance letter for the visa application, if needed. It can also provide an invitation letter.
Which software do I need to know?
The offer lists AutoCAD, SketchUp and Revit. Proficiency in these tools is expected for creating precise layout plans and visual renders.
Do I need a portfolio?
The company asks you to bring a portfolio showcasing your design creativity, technical proficiency and spatial problem-solving skills, and to send it with your application if you have one.
What kind of work will the intern do?
The intern develops interior design concepts for co-living, co-housing and co-working projects, supports projects from initial sketches and layout planning to final site execution and styling, works with internal teams, contractors and suppliers, and researches design trends.
Which levels of study are accepted?
The listed levels of studies are Bachelor (EQF 6) and Master (EQF 7).
Is there any support with accommodation?
HOC Living offers 15% discounts on its accommodation, subject to availability.
How do I send my application?
Send your CV, cover letter and portfolio (if you have one) to the company by email. The address is given in the Links section below.
Deadline
⏳ 27 December 2026
Links
📧 Application email: careers@houseofco.eu
🌐 HOC Living website: https://hocliving.eu/en
