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Gensler · 1 week ago

Student Internship - Architecture - Summer 2026 - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$26/hr - $28.50/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Gensler is a design firm that leverages global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. They are seeking a Summer Architecture Intern to work collaboratively on architecture projects, gain real-world experience, and participate in educational opportunities within a creative studio environment.

ArchitectureCollaborative ConsumptionConsultingProduct DesignReal EstateSports

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

RevitRhino/SketchupAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookHand sketchingPhysical modelingGenerative AI3D printingDesign thinkingArtistic storytelling

Required

You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture; 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 and Rhino/Sketchup is required; AutoCAD and other 3D modeling software is a plus

BIM Authoring (Revit Experience)

Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Work, Outlook and Bluebeam

Hand sketching and physical modelling ability a plus

Curiosity to explore using different emerging technologies

Familiarity and exploration of generative AI, large language models and computation processes

Exploration of visualization and XR skills (AR, VR, MX/XR and Augmented Realities)

Exploration of 3D printing and physical model making

Demonstrated leadership ability in school and/or community

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks

Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills

Resourceful, self-motivated, enthusiastic team player

Outstanding analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

A bold thinker with a passion for innovation and a willingness to explore unconventional ideas

Artistic storytelling and presentation

Design thinking and curiosity in relation to emerging technologies

Ability to explain curiosity and process

Understanding the challenges related to emerging technologies

Company

Gensler

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Gensler is a collaborative design firm that has capabilities in design and architecture across 31 practices.

Founded in 1965

San Francisco, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.gensler.com

H1B Sponsorship

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