About the role#
This internship offers an opportunity to gain experience in city design within a professional architecture and planning firm. You will work on design projects, build your visualization skills, and participate in firm events and learning sessions. This is a full-time, paid position based in our Austin studio for the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to design projects.
- Develop your technical skills in design and visualization.
- Take part in various learning opportunities and team events.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
What you'll need#
- You are a current student in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s program for urban design, architecture, or a related field.
- You must be returning to school in Fall 2027.
- Some prior experience in the urban design or architectural profession or associated arts.
- Knowledge of urban history, theory, planning and environmental law, and private and public development.
- Strong design capabilities and basic delineation skills.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- A portfolio submission is required for your application to be reviewed.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $25 to $27 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
- Application Deadline: January 18, 2027.
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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