Summer Intern - City Design

Skidmore Owings & Merrill • Austin, TX

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About The Position

SOM’s Summer Intern - City Design will contribute to design projects while learning from experts across the firm’s design disciplines. The internship provides opportunities to develop design and visualization skills and includes a range of in-person and virtual learning opportunities and events. The program runs from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027. Applicants must be returning to school in Fall 2027, and 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, and be returning 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.
• Have strong design capabilities and basic delineation skills, demonstrated through 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

• Contribute to design projects.
• Develop design and visualization skills through work with experts across design disciplines.
• Participate in in-person and virtual learning opportunities and events.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern