Intern - Planning

WATG • Tustin, CA

5d • $23 - $25

About The Position

WATG is the world’s preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, home to more than 500 professionals globally, located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai. Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. Along with our interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors , we specialize in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design. We were founded in Honolulu in 1945, and the spirit of the islands taught us to focus on community strength, self-reliance, and sustainability – which we still prioritize today. We passionately believe that culture and heritage are the roots that lead to long-term resilience. We stay true to our values of designing spaces that respect, protect, and enhance the natural magic of their surroundings while delivering long-term value for our clients and their communities.
WATG is hiring a Planning Intern for our office in Tustin. ROLE The Planning Intern works with planners, architects, and other design team members on tasks and assignments to gain professional experience in a variety of resort, residential, and urban planning and design projects. The Planning Intern provides essential design and technical support to members of the team and assists with the preparation and updating of project deliverables. The Planning Intern will research, develop concept design, prepare documentation, drawings, and sketches, and complete general administrative tasks for the Studio.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Urban Design, Planning or related program
• Completed third year of an undergraduate program or first year of a graduate program and is returning to the program post-internship
• Please include a copy of your resume and portfolio to be considered for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in MS Office, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and GIS preferred
• Freehand sketching skills desired

Responsibilities

• Works on planning projects as a collaborative member of a design team, participating in drafting, design development, and design charrettes to help define strategic goalsâ for clients, large or small
• Receives hands-on learning and collaborates with designers, planners, architects, and other team members to plan, design, develop, andâ gain real-world experience
• Produces and updates graphic presentations, renderings, and technical drawings
• Builds study and presentation models
• Assists with research for various planning projects and may conduct fieldwork
• May produce hand sketches to communicate design concepts
• Supports project procedures, such as information organization, storage and retrieval

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees