InternshipProgram

Interning at LV Collective has been an incredibly meaningful part of my senior year! I joined the team as a Digital Marketing Intern at the start of the year with limited knowledge of the real estate industry, but I quickly found myself learning and growing in ways I didn’t expect. My time here has been a turning point, helping me build valuable marketing skills and become more self-confident. I had the chance to explore copywriting, analytics, and even some design work, all while learning how to work in a fast-paced environment. What I appreciated most was how the team saw my strengths and gave me projects that pushed me and my limits. I’ve made great friends, gained real experience, and learned how to turn mistakes into opportunities for growth.

My biggest piece of advice is to take every opportunity to step outside your comfort zone! Internships are all about learning through trial and error and discovering what you’re truly good at. When you’re part of a team that supports you and wants to see you grow, those risks turn into some of the most valuable learning moments!

From the first day, I felt welcomed, trusted, and genuinely valued as part of the team. LV is not your typical corporate environment. It is a culture built around passionate individuals who are driven, collaborative, and committed to excellence.

LV clearly values your thoughts, opinions, and recommendations, regardless of your role or experience level. There are few companies that provide an internship experience as immersive and exciting as LV. I have been challenged in my responsibilities and encouraged to grow, yet I always receive consistent support and guidance when needed.

The opportunities at LV create a level of exposure that most professionals don’t experience until years into their careers. I’ve had the chance to contribute to large-scale, high-impact projects that most interns would only observe from afar. The hands-on experience I’ve gained here is both unique and invaluable.

Interns at LV are treated as integral team members in every way. From strategic meetings to mentorship and development opportunities, you are involved in every aspect. Each day presents a new challenge, working alongside talented individuals at a fast-growing company.

LV is deeply invested in your personal and professional growth, offering an environment that inspires learning and confidence. The experience LV provides is truly unmatched, and the culture and people are what make it irreplaceable.

My internship with LV’s Interiors + Curation team has been a transformative experience, both professionally and personally. Working alongside talented mentors like Chelsea Kloss, Taylor Regester, Payton DeMarco, and Melissa Williams, I have gained invaluable insights into design, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.  

Throughout my time here, I’ve had the opportunity to initiate in-office projects, support the launch of our Interiors & Curation Ambassadorship, and shadow inspiring design meetings with partners. I also contributed to creative initiatives like living mood boards and assisted in hands-on project installs, gaining a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship and detail that go into every space. Every day at LV has been different, challenging me to think creatively and stay adaptable, which keeps me excited for what’s ahead. 

What stands out most to me is the vibrant, supportive culture at LV. Stepping into the office each Monday morning, surrounded by a team full of energy, creativity, and a shared drive to tackle new challenges, has been a truly inspiring part of my journey. 

Looking ahead, I am excited to carry these skills and experiences into my future career, forever inspired by the innovative spirit of LV, a designer of disruption!

More and more, I recognize that the team at LV is not only here to elevate our craft, but to celebrate and watch you succeed along the way. Through this opportunity, I’ve had the chance to share my ideas with both my team and company leaders. Whether it’s researched data, or suggestions from my time working on-site, I’m consistently heard, and I see my impact carry across the company. My position has allowed me to take an active role in building out systems and procedures that are now shared across the portfolio, and I appreciate how LV learns from every perspective (especially the interns). As the team grows, I’m confident your voice will be heard just as clearly.

My time at LV Collective has been incredibly fulfilling. I joined as a Graphic Design Intern during the spring semester of my senior year of college without knowing much about the company or the real estate industry, but I’m so glad I took the chance and applied! From the beautifully designed office environment and the amazing people to the exciting range of projects I got to work on, this experience has felt very enriching. 

Over the past few months, I’ve grown significantly as a designer and built meaningful connections that will continue to support my career after my time at LV. I’ve had the privilege of working under the talented Kat Harris, whose mentorship has been a major highlight of my time here. And of course, the office dogs and daily coffee perks didn’t hurt either! I feel incredibly grateful to have been a part of the LV team and will carry this experience with me as I step into the next chapter of my design journey.

When I began as a Video Production Intern at LV Collective, I was emboldened by the vast knowledge and experience that was eagerly shared with me from day one. It didn’t take long to realize that this wasn’t going to be the type of internship where my energy would be relegated to picking up the unwanted scraps of apathetic superiors. I was actively encouraged to grow, to ask, to become involved. If there’s one piece of advice I would give prospective interns, it’s that you will almost never hear a “no.” If you have a direction you’d like to explore, ​a unique perspective to bring to a project, or even the desire to tackle one yourself, you’ll be pushed to dive in headfirst and show what you can do. At the same time, LV offers an indestructible foundation of the best professional practices, techniques, and intangibles that this industry can offer. My time as an intern here was an exercise in learning how to master the rules of my craft, so I could intuit how and when to break them.

Throughout my internship I was taught Adobe After Effects, event and real estate videography, 360 degree tours, how to utilize AI-tools as an extension of creativity rather than a replacement for it, as well as a groundwork of indelible principles for how to utilize video in a branding and marketing context; all things I was never confident in or capable of beforehand. The projects I have played a major role in, or have been able to tackle almost entirely on my own, include all three seasons of our award-winning podcast The Best Four, the marketing campaign for our forward-thinking Artist-in-Residence program, as well as sizzle reels, floorplan tours, virtual property tours, flythroughs, and more for the campaigns of nearly every property we’ve had in our pipeline since I’ve started.

This internship is more than a resume-filler. More than a portfolio-builder. It’s a choose-your-own adventure where your outside talents and interests are cultivated, nurtured, and guided by an industry-leading firm with a one-of-a-kind attitude. I will cherish and utilize the skills I have been taught here by my mentors throughout the rest of my professional and creative career.

“The opportunity to intern on LV’s marketing team for the last year has taught me valuable personal and professional skills beyond anything I’ve learned during my time at UT. The welcoming size of the company makes it so that you can receive one-on-one mentorship from experienced professionals, and everyone in this collaborative office will enthusiastically answer even the simplest question. 

Of any college job or internship, I’ve had, LV has been the place where I’ve gained the most knowledge and consistently found myself in a constructive environment. Kendall Guinn, Lauren Little, and the rest of the marketing department diligently ensure that I’m challenged with fulfilling projects while taking into account my strengths and interests. The outstanding culture here really makes it so that you’re always eager to come into the office. LV has an internship program I recommend to absolutely anyone looking to learn, and it’s a team I’m proud to be a part of!” 

Interning at LV Collective has been one of the most valuable experiences I’ve had in college. My time at LV has given me a realistic look into the fast-paced world of marketing and social media, especially in the hospitality industry. I was trusted to take ownership of a single hospitality social account and given a lot of creative freedom. This let me build full social media campaigns from scratch and see their real-time impact in a student-focused space. Being surrounded by such talented, driven people taught me more than I could’ve imagined—not just about social media, but about branding, strategy, and all aspects of the marketing field. I never felt like “’just an intern’”—I always felt like part of the team, and getting to see the impact of my work and have it recognized by others gave me a real sense of confidence in my future career.

“Joining LV as a Property Management Intern and later shifting onto the Investments Team has provided me with an invaluable insight into the holistic commercial real estate development process. In my time at LV, I was able to take part in the lease-up of four student housing assets, participate in the underwriting of deals across the nation, and lead market research initiatives for both the Property Management and Investments Teams.

At LV, you’re more than just an intern; you’re a respected, valued member of a team of motivating and inspiring individuals. Every day I was surrounded by people who pushed me to do my best work and supported me every step of the way. The highlight of this internship was being a part of a community that wants to see you succeed and will equip you with the tools and skills to do so. I could not recommend LV enough to anyone seeking experience in real estate.” 

“Interning at LV Collective was such an educational and rewarding experience! While working with LV’s qualified marketing team, I learned so much about digital marketing strategy and tactics. I had the unique ability to guide my own learning experience by communicating with my supervisors on what skills I’d like to hone. Thanks to the collaborative culture at LV, I’ve learned the value of teamwork, constructive communication and effective brainstorming. Even as one of the youngest in the office, my opinions and ideas were heavily considered when making department-wide decisions. I was able to network through various group projects, meetings, and company get-togethers. Whether it was celebrating an intern’s graduation or the topping-out of our latest building, LV employees are friends both in and out of the office.”

“The best advice I would give a future intern is don’t be afraid to dive into a project. Don’t be afraid to ask anyone what they’re doing because there’s so many valuable things you can learn from each and every person. At LV, I never really felt like just an intern, I really felt a part of the team.”

“Not only did my internship at LV give me a preview of what to expect from a marketing job, it gave me the skills and confidence to know that I can pursue a job in marketing.”

“My favorite part about this internship was getting to grow relationships with every team member, and that allowed me to not be afraid to ask questions and get more involved during my time here.”

“Interning at LV has been an incredible opportunity as a college student! I’ve gained invaluable digital marketing skills that go beyond what I could have learned in my coursework alone. The collaborative atmosphere at LV has been pivotal in my professional and personal growth, allowing me to learn from the marketing team while making meaningful contributions to the projects I worked on. I have built so many connections and friendships through this experience, and I am grateful to have had the chance to work under the leadership at LV.”

“During my internship at LV, I was consistently impressed by the real-world projects assigned to interns. Each task felt like a meaningful contribution to the company’s forward momentum. What made the experience truly exceptional was the incredible team I had the privilege to work with—supportive, encouraging, and always willing to lend a hand.”