Student Internship - Interior Design - Summer 2026 - Northwest Region

Gensler • San Jose, CA

3d • $28 - $32

About The Position

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone. Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from workplace and mixed use to education, hospitality, cultural institutions, digital tech, and more. Whether we’re dreaming into a future learning environment, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient and more impactful. To learn more about our internship programs, please visit gensler.com/internships. Your Role As a Summer Interior Design Intern at Gensler, you will be immersed in our dynamic, collaborative studio culture through a full-time, paid internship based in our Northwest Region offices—San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, and Seattle, WA This is a full-time program running from June 2 through August 7, 2026. You must be available for the entire duration of the program. What You Will Do You will have an exciting opportunity to join one of our Design Studios and work on interiors projects as a fully collaborative member of a design team, participating in design charrettes to help define strategic goals for our clients, large or small. Hands-on learning and collaboration with designers, architects, directors, and managers to plan, design, develop and gain real-world experience working with clients across a spectrum of industries and locations. Enjoy the rich culture of our office and firm by experiencing educational sessions and mentorship opportunities that include lunch-and-learns, lectures, project tours and vendor presentations. Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings and technical drawings Build physical study models and presentation models Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts Your Qualifications You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design; CIDA accredited program highly preferred You have completed your third year of an undergraduate program or first year of a graduate program and are returning to your program post-internship. This internship is not for recent graduates. Experience using Revit or Rhino required; AutoCAD, and/or BIM modeling software a plus 3-D computer rendering skills (Enscape, V-ray, Sketch Up, 3-D Max, and/or other modeling software) Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Work, Outlook and Bluebeam Hand sketching and physical modelling ability a plus Your Additional Characteristics Demonstrated leadership ability in school and/or community Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills Resourceful, self-motivated, enthusiastic team player Outstanding analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills How to Apply Submit an online application including a resume, cover letter, and portfolio in PDF form. If you choose to submit a link to an online portfolio, you must make sure it is not password protected and that it contains a resume, cover letter, and work samples. Submissions made in Microsoft Word and/or without work samples will not be considered. This posting will remain open until early March 2026. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and available positions may be filled before the posting closes. This is a paid internship at a rate of $28.00 to $31.50 per hour based upon location and year completed in your educational program. At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings—we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email [email protected].

Requirements

• You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design; CIDA accredited program highly preferred
• You have completed your third year of an undergraduate program or first year of a graduate program and are returning to your program post-internship. This internship is not for recent graduates.
• Experience using Revit or Rhino required; AutoCAD, and/or BIM modeling software a plus
• 3-D computer rendering skills (Enscape, V-ray, Sketch Up, 3-D Max, and/or other modeling software)
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Work, Outlook and Bluebeam
• Demonstrated leadership ability in school and/or community
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
• Resourceful, self-motivated, enthusiastic team player
• Outstanding analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Hand sketching and physical modelling ability a plus

Responsibilities

• Join one of our Design Studios and work on interiors projects as a fully collaborative member of a design team, participating in design charrettes to help define strategic goals for our clients, large or small.
• Hands-on learning and collaboration with designers, architects, directors, and managers to plan, design, develop and gain real-world experience working with clients across a spectrum of industries and locations.
• Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings and technical drawings
• Build physical study models and presentation models
• Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees