Summer Intern - City Design

Skidmore Owings & Merrill•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

SOM’s Summer Internship Program is for students planning careers in architecture, structural and sustainable engineering, urban planning, graphic design, or interior design. Interns learn from experts across design disciplines, build design and visualization skills, and contribute to design projects. The program includes in-person and virtual learning opportunities and events. The internship runs from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027. Applicants must be returning to school in Fall 2027. Work samples are required for application review. The application deadline is January 18, 2027. Compensation typically ranges from $25 to $27 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, location, and education.

Requirements

  • Be a current student in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program in urban design, architecture, or a related field of study.
  • Return to school in Fall 2027.
  • Have some experience in the urban design or architectural profession, or associated arts.
  • Demonstrate general interest and limited knowledge of urban design and planning, urban history and theory, planning and environmental law, and private and public development.
  • Demonstrate strong design capabilities and basic delineation skills in a portfolio or work samples.
  • Be proficient in AutoCAD, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Be able to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.
  • Submit work samples to be considered for review.

Responsibilities

  • Learn from experts across SOM’s design disciplines.
  • Build design and visualization skills.
  • Contribute to design projects.
  • Participate in in-person and virtual learning opportunities and events.
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