Summer 2026 Design Internship Program � San Francisco

Perkins Eastman • San Francisco, CA

12d • $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.
• Applicants must submit a resume and work samples; applications missing these documents will not be considered.
• Please save your work using the following format First Name and Last Name
• Applications deadline is March 6, 2026
• Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S (United States). Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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