Computational Urban Designer Intern
About The Position
KPF is a leading architecture and master planning firm whose mission is to transform cities through context, craft, and performance. The KPF Urban Interface (KPFui) team advances this mission through computation, data, and measurable performance, building computational tools and data workflows that connect urban analysis to design action. Its work spans performance-based design, urban data analytics, and software development across KPF’s global projects and offices. As an intern, you will gain direct exposure to KPF’s practices by using geospatial data analysis and visualization to shape design and planning strategies. This hands-on role focuses on research that informs public policy and on building practical expertise in computational urban design. You will support urban research and collaborations with city agencies, create maps and visualizations, communicate technical analysis to non-technical clients, run internal data pipelines and scripts, and provide geospatial analysis for architecture and urban design projects. The position is in person at KPF’s New York office five days per week. Pay is $22.00–$25.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Experience with GIS software such as QGIS or equivalent, including familiarity with core vector operations.
- Experience with data visualization in any tool or environment.
- Ability to communicate complex analysis through strong graphic representation.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, or a related field.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with public urban datasets, such as open city data portals or census data.
- Experience with Python scripting and/or other coding languages.
- Git fluency and experience working in a collaborative development environment.
Responsibilities
- Support internal urban research initiatives and external collaborations with city agencies.
- Develop maps and visualizations to uncover spatial patterns and inform broader planning strategies.
- Translate complex technical analysis into clear, accessible narratives for non-technical clients.
- Run internal urban data pipelines and scripts to generate actionable insights.
- Support architecture and urban design teams with targeted geospatial analysis across active projects.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company matching contributions.
- Paid time off.
- Other perks.
- Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
