3-D Design Graduate Intern

Museum of Fine Arts • Boston, MA

9d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The MFA Boston’s Design Department manages the design and planning of the Museum’s galleries and public spaces. These responsibilities include the 3-D design (architectural space) and the 2-D design (graphic design) environments.

The Design Department is seeking a highly motivated, graduate-level intern to assist with the architectural interior visualizations for upcoming gallery renovations and exhibitions. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Director of Design as well as the Exhibition Designers to determine solutions and avenues of exploration for the successful communication of design ideas stemming from collaboration with curatorial and interpretative staff.

This position working within the Design Department at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, offers a unique opportunity for Architecture graduate student to gain invaluable experience by learning first-hand about Museum exhibition design practices in one of the world’s most renowned museums.

The ideal candidates must be able to work onsite 5 days/25-35 hours per week, within Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm parameters, between June 15 and August 21, 2026. Graduate interns are required to attend the Museums in Context professional development course on dates to be announced at the orientation. Graduate interns are also required to attend the June 15 orientation as well as the “Meet the Leadership Team” and “Final Presentation” sessions of Museum Pathways & Practices series. (These dates will be announced at orientation.)

This graduate internship is eligible for paid time off including sick, vacation, and holiday time.

The intern will be paid at a rate of $19.95 per hour and will receive a $90 per month transportation subsidy as well as a $1,500 housing subsidy, (paid in two equal payments.) Both subsidies are subject to taxes.

As we amplify our efforts toward becoming a truly inclusive institution and fostering the next generation of museum staff, the MFA actively encourages students from all backgrounds to apply to the program.

Requirements

• Enrollment in and returning to a recognized graduate architectural program immediately following the internship period.
• Submission of a portfolio of related completed projects. (May be a separate document or a link within your resume.)
• Keen interest in Art and Design.
• Good Communication skills.
• Sharp manual skills to produce physical models and maquettes; includes use of hot glue gun, xacto knives and building fome-cor models.
• Expertise with CAD programs for Mac and PC. Should include Vectorworks and/or Rhino.
• Familiarity with Mac and PC platforms and graphics software including Adobe Creative Suite.
• Detailed based goals and aesthetic practices.
• Ability to commit 25-35 hours per week (within Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm parameters), between June 15 and August 21, 2026, including undergraduate attendance at the undergraduate Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course from 12:30-2:30pm on the following Thursdays: June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, and August 20. Graduate interns are also required to attend the June 15 orientation as well as the “Meet the Leadership Team” and “Final Presentation” sessions of Museum Pathways & Practices series. (These dates will be announced at orientation.)
• Ability to attend orientation on Monday, June 15, 2026, 10am to 3:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual and physical maquettes of scaled images in 2-D and 3-D to use in digital models as well as physical models.
• Prepare, export, and combine various CAD files for use in rendering software and VR platform.
• Research new and innovative rendering software and VR programs/plug-ins to provide more resolved presentations of ideas and concepts.
• Contribute ideas and insights during Design department meetings/reviews for potential innovative and cost-effective solutions.

Benefits

• paid time off including sick, vacation, and holiday time
• $90 per month transportation subsidy
• $1,500 housing subsidy, (paid in two equal payments.) Both subsidies are subject to taxes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern