For designers stepping into the workforce, looking for a viable internship opportunity can offer many benefits. In November 2021, we focused on paid internship resources for students and emerging professionals to navigate potential job listings.
At Archinect, we frequently highlight the importance of paid employment opportunities and the discourse surrounding fair and equitable practices. As the job market continues to unfold for 2022, firms seek skilled designers who have recently graduated or are looking to expand their experience in professional practice.
Below is a collection of 13 internship opportunities posted on the Archinect Job board with listings that outline compensation details and benefits.
Otherworks seeks a Part-Time Intern: Rendering and 3-D Printing Focus
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Details: "Otherworks is seeking a local part-time intern (10-20 hours a week) to digitally model, 3D-print, and render architectural projects in our office. The duration of the internship is 2 months and could potentially be extended if there's mutual interest and availability. This position is open to current students and recent grads." Read more here.
ShubinDonaldson seeks an Intern
Location: Culver City, CA
Details: "ShubinDonaldson offers six to twelve-month internships to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in our Culver City, CA office. Interns will experience a wide range of tasks and dialogues necessary to realize a project, including conceptual designs, physical models, visualizations, detailing, and construction site visits. We view these internships as an extension of our commitment to staff mentoring and fostering the growth of our collective knowledge. In addition to participating in project-specific activities, interns have the opportunity to attend weekly Team Design Reviews, Lunch ‘n Learns, and Hive @5 Thursdays, a design-themed office-wide social event." Read more here.
ShubinDonaldson seeks an Intern
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Details: "ShubinDonaldson offers six to twelve-month internships to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in our Culver City, CA office. Interns will experience a wide range of tasks and dialogues necessary to realize a project, including conceptual designs, physical models, visualizations, detailing, and construction site visits. We view these internships as an extension of our commitment to staff mentoring and fostering the growth of our collective knowledge. In addition to participating in project-specific activities, interns have the opportunity to attend weekly Team Design Reviews, Lunch ‘n Learns, and Hive @5 Thursdays, a design-themed office-wide social event." Read more here.
Bora Architects seeks an Architectural Intern - Entry Level Architect
Location: Portland, OR
Details: "Bora Architecture & Interiors is seeking energetic, self-motivated architectural professionals who share our values of positive social impact, sustainable innovation, and forward-thinking design to join our growing practice in Portland. The ideal candidate will bring up to two years of architectural experience, with an enthusiasm for the design process, an ambition to learn and grow, and a commitment to actively contributing to our creative and equitable firm culture." Read more here.
WORKSBUREAU, INC seeks an Intern Architect / A.I.T. Location: Phoenix, AZ
Details: "WORKSBUREAU is a design firm located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona—working locally, across the country, and internationally. We bring an innovative and holistic vision to architecture, planning, and interior design—crafting purposeful environments and evocative experiences for our clients and community. We are an open creative culture: a team of talented professionals who believe that our inclusive process and collective ingenuity empowers superior outcomes." Read more here.
Brininstool + Lynch seeks Summer Interns
Location: Chicago, IL
Details: "We are now accepting applications for paid summer 2022 internships. Our Summer Internship Program runs from June to mid-August. As an architecture intern at Brininstool + Lynch, you will get the chance to work on a variety of project types and play an integral part of a design-focused practice. This includes Development of 2D and 3D presentation drawings and renderings; Assist in producing schematic building elevations, floor plans, and site plans; Physical model construction and assembly; Local site visits – and much more!" Read more here.
Steven Kuo Architect, PLLC seeks an Intern/Entry-Level designer
Location: Flushing, NY
Details: "Steven Kuo Architect, PLLC is a collaboration of creative architects and experienced professionals. We offer a full suite of design and development services. We seek an intern student or entry-level designer interested in architecture design with a strong willingness to learn more. This internship could lead to a future staff position in our office. The training is at least three months long." Read more here.
Kiss + Cathcart seeks a Research/Sustainability Intern
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Details: "Opportunities for state of the art design and research projects involving positive energy/negative carbon buildings and infrastructure; controlled environment and building-integrated agriculture; and advanced urban planning based on self-sustaining techno-ecosystems. Internships are paid, part-time to full-time, for periods from six months to one year with possible extensions [...] Kiss + Cathcart is a Brooklyn-based firm with a decades-long record as a pioneer in sustainable building technologies and systems." Read more here.
Snarkitecture seeks a Design Intern
Location: New York, NY
Details: "Within the Snarkitecture studio, a Design Intern is an imaginative, resourceful and approachable team member with a strong design sensibility. They are actively involved in the creative development of projects and use their talent to support developing original concepts with the team. The internship is set up to ensure growth and development are core elements of the experience within the studio. Getting exposure to different projects, teams and phases are important steps in learning about the profession. Day-to-day responsibilities includes research, drafting, digital modeling, rendering, communicating with vendors and suppliers, and administrative and organizational tasks. Strong familiarity with 3D software, rendering, and drafting programs is an essential tool for success in this role." Read more here.
Douglas R. Schotland Architect seeks an Intern/Junior Architect
Location: Pennington, NJ
Details: "Small, award-winning firm specializing in high-quality, sustainable, residential design seeks full-time architectural graduate w/ 3-8 years of experience. You should be creative, energetic, and passionate about design, and able to communicate your ideas in a clear and thoughtful manner. We are offering a flexible, hybrid work arrangement: mostly remote but with occasional in-person meetings. Local applicants only, please." Read more here.
Choate & Hertlein Architects seeks an Archinect/Intern
Location: Atlanta, GA
Details: "Choate + Hertlein Architects (C+H) focuses on high-quality urban infill projects in Atlanta that include new and adaptive reuse multi-family/mixed-use programs. Our office is open and we offer a collaborative environment with opportunities to contribute to all phases of project development. We currently have openings for interns/architects with 1-5 years of experience." Read more here.
Design Whyte Interiors seeks an Intern/Interior Design Assistant
Location: Miami, FL
Details: "Residential interior design and decorating studio seeks an intern/assistant. The position would require about 10 - 15 hrs of work per week but may vary depending on project demands. Salary depends on experience, starting at $30 per hour." Read more here.
Hammond Wilson seeks a Project Designer I / Architectural Intern
Location: Annapolis, MD
Details: "Hammond Wilson is seeking a creative Project Designer I / Architectural Intern that is self-directed and eager to join our growing, talented team. Our portfolio includes a broad range of project types, from high-end single-family residences to mixed-use developments with a variety in between. Hammond Wilson offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and advancement." Read more here.
If you're preparing for an upcoming job interview or looking to refresh your resume and CV, be sure to check out the Archinect Tips section for helpful articles and resources to get you ready for professional practice in 2022.
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Hilarious that emphasis must be placed on PAID internship.
There are no unpaid offers listed on Archinect Jobs. We are highlighting these jobs because they are are transparent about compensation and benefits, and because many (unfortunately) in our industry jump to the conclusion that all internships are unpaid.
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