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Gensler · 5 days ago

Student Internship – Experience Design – Summer 2026 – Austin

Austin, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Gensler is a design firm that innovates at every scale, focusing on creating inspiring and impactful spaces. As a Summer Experience Design Intern in Austin, you will work collaboratively on various projects, contributing to the design of brand and digital experiences while gaining exposure to architectural design processes.

ArchitectureCollaborative ConsumptionConsultingProduct DesignReal EstateSports

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design of integrated brand and digital experiences, including environmental graphics, digital media, interactive moments, and spatial storytelling

Support project work across multiple phases, from concept and visioning through design development and production

Collaborate closely with Brand designers, DXD designers, architects, interior designers, and strategists to create cohesive, experience-led solutions

Participate in concept design, experience mapping, and narrative development that bridges brand strategy and spatial design

Gain exposure to designing at architectural scale, including an understanding of drawings, coordination, and real-world implementation

Work with fellow interns on a student-led project serving the local community

Qualification

Graphic Design FundamentalsAdobe Creative CloudUX/UI CapabilitiesCAD ToolsMS Office ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsLeadership AbilityOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Player

Required

You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Art, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, User Experience or another relevant program

Interior Design and Architecture degrees are strongly encouraged to apply if taken previous graphic design or marketing courses

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

Demonstrate a strong grasp of the fundamentals of graphic design – including color theory, typography, composition, and scale

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

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

Preferred

UX/UI capabilities are a plus

Experience with CAD Tools and designing in architectural scale is a plus

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

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