At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building, or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone. 

Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from workplace and mixed use to education, hospitality, cultural institutions, digital tech, and more. Whether we’re dreaming into a future learning environment, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient and more impactful.  

To learn more about our internship programs, please visit gensler.com/internships. 

Your Role 

As an Architecture Intern at Gensler, you will join our creative studio environment for a full-time, paid internship program running from Tuesday, June 2 through Friday, August 7, 2026. You must be available to work in person for the entire duration of the program. 

What You Will Do 

• Work on architecture projects as a fully collaborative member of a design team, participating in design charrettes to help define strategic goals for our clients, large or small.  

• Receive hands-on learning and collaborate with designers, architects, directors, and managers to plan, design, develop and gain real-world experience working with clients across a spectrum of industries and locations.  

• Enjoy the rich culture of our office and firm through educational sessions and mentorship opportunities that include lunch-and-learns, lectures, project tours and vendor presentations.  

• Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and technical drawings.  

• Build physical study models and presentation models.  

• Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts.  

Your Qualifications  

• You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture degree program; NAAB accredited program highly preferred.   

• You have completed your third year of an undergraduate program or first year of a graduate program and are returning to your program post-internship. This internship is not for recent graduates.  

• Experience using Revit or Rhino required; AutoCAD, and/or BIM modeling software a plus.  

• 3-D computer rendering skills (Enscape, V-ray, Sketch Up, 3-D Max, and/or other modeling software).   

• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.   

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Bluebeam.    

Your Additional Characteristics  

• Demonstrated leadership ability in school and/or community.  

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.  

• Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.  

• Resourceful, self-motivated, enthusiastic team player.  

• Outstanding analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.   

*This is not a remote or hybrid position. The successful candidate will be expected to live in or relocate to the area of the selected Gensler office upon acceptance.  

**The estimated compensation range is $24-25 per hour determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

How to Apply 

Submit an online application including a resume and portfolio in PDF form. If you choose to submit a link to an online portfolio, you must make sure it is not password protected and that it contains a resume, cover letter, and work samples. Submissions made in Microsoft Word and/or without work samples will not be considered. 

This posting will remain open until early March 2026.  

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and available positions may be filled before the posting closes. 

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