Summer 2026 Design Internship Program Chicago

Perkins Eastman • Chicago, IL

2d • $23 - $25

About The Position

Perkins Eastman offers paid summer internship positions for students. Our college interns are offered a collaborative and congenial work environment with an opportunity to work on projects as fully integrated members of our design teams participating in learning sessions focusing on various aspects of delivering a successful project for our clients. Participants will also enjoy the rich and diverse culture of the firm and the broader community through lectures, project tours and events.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Business or Design Planning Programs or have completed the third year of an undergraduate
• No prior work experience required.
• Excellent presentation, written, verbal and communication skills.
• Possess outstanding analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable communicating design concepts and processes.
• Proficient with software such as AutoCAD, Revit (a plus), Adobe Suite software, Affinity suite software, Visualization. Illustrator; Sketchup, 3D software such as Rhino and Grasshopper, InDesign, PowerPoint, Excel, and other data management software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in business strategy and workplace planning and design a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project work, as assigned by the team leadership, in various phases of the project.
• Participates in design development with the client and team, through various means of communication and delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees