About the role#
As a Summer Intern in Architecture, you will spend the summer working alongside experts in various design disciplines. You will have the opportunity to build your design and visualization skills while working on projects. This program includes participation in a variety of learning opportunities and events.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to design projects.
- Build your design and visualization skills.
- Participate in learning opportunities and events.
- Actively contribute to the discourse within the firm.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited bachelor or master degree program in architecture or a related field.
- You must be returning to school in the Fall of 2027.
- Some experience in the architectural profession or associated arts.
- Strong design capabilities, demonstrated through your portfolio or work samples.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and visualization software.
- Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.
- A portfolio submitted as one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages long, with a maximum file size of 5 MB.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $25 to $27 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, location, and education.
About Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill is an architecture and planning firm founded in 1936. The company operates as a partnership and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. Its work spans architecture, interior design, engineering, and urban planning. The firm maintains its headquarters in New York, New York.
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