About the role#
The City Design internship at SOM offers students the chance to work alongside design experts during the summer of 2027. This full-time, paid position focuses on professional development within an interdisciplinary environment. You will gain exposure to our design processes while contributing to active projects.
What you'll do#
- Learn from experts across various design disciplines.
- Build your design and visualization skills.
- Contribute directly to ongoing design projects.
- Participate in a variety of in-person and virtual learning events.
What you'll need#
- You are a current student in an accredited bachelor or master degree program in urban design, architecture, or a related field.
- You must be returning to school in the fall of 2027.
- You have some prior experience in the urban design or architectural profession or associated arts.
- You have a demonstrated interest in urban design, planning, urban history, theory, environmental law, and development.
- You possess strong design capabilities and basic delineation skills.
- You are proficient in AutoCAD, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- You work well in a team and communicate effectively.
- You must submit a portfolio that is 10-20 pages and no larger than 5 MB.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027).
- Work modality: On-site.
- 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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