6-month Architecture Internship (Winter 2027)

The Miller Hull Partnership LLP•San Diego, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Miller Hull Partnership is hiring a full-time, paid Architecture Intern for a six-month internship geared toward current architecture students and recent graduates. The position is based in the San Diego studio and is expected to begin January 5, 2027. Interns work approximately 40 hours per week during regular business hours. Additional hours may be available upon request but are neither guaranteed nor required. Compensation is $32.88 per hour, and the position is non-exempt. The intern will contribute to project design and development in a collaborative team environment, using Revit, Rhino, and Adobe workflows. Work may also include construction administration, site observations, related administrative tasks, model building, rendering, diagramming, and assistance with firm-wide initiatives. Miller Hull designs projects that connect people with their natural surroundings and has a legacy of environmentally responsible buildings informed by passive systems and regional materials. Its work spans housing, mixed-use developments, offices, laboratories, schools, civic and community buildings, transportation facilities, and other project types.

Requirements

Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a university architecture program.
Proficiency with Revit, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Excellent physical modeling skills, including iterative working models, process models, and finish models.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Strong critical-thinking skills.
A refined design sensibility and the ability to create compelling presentations, graphics, diagrams, and renderings.
Eagerness to learn from and teach others in a team environment.
High engagement with work and curiosity about its relationship to broader issues.
Commitment to advancing design at the intersection of social equity and environmental sustainability.

Nice To Haves

Experience or an additional degree in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Preservation, or a related field.
Examples of excellent making or construction experience.
Experience in leadership positions or public speaking.
Examples of work demonstrating an interest in sustainable design.
Proficiency with digital design, prototyping, and fabrication.
At least one previous internship at an architectural firm.
Academic experience such as teaching, serving as a teaching assistant, or conducting research.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the project team to iteratively study and develop design concepts.
Help ensure that a project's design concept is reflected in all aspects of its development.
Work collaboratively with project teams, potentially including subconsultants and other stakeholders.
Take ownership of the accuracy, completeness, and overall quality of produced work.
Potentially assist with construction administration, site observations, and related administrative tasks.
Assist with firm-wide initiatives.
Build models and produce renderings and diagrams within a project team environment.
Use Revit, Rhino, and Adobe workflows within a project team environment.