Urban Design Internship
About The Position
Ideal candidates will possess the ability to: Revise documents under guidance of others Assist in the preparation of presentations including drawings, models, and reports, Assist in the development and coordination of urban design concepts Document design and/or technical ideas generated by others Assist in analyses of urban design, planning and use studies, and limited design layouts Guided by senior staff to aid in design, compile data, do area take-offs, prepare site plans/renderings, models and design presentations, conduct design studies, gather information, and solve vaguely defined practical problems Observes and participate in design discussion about the development of the design Additional potential responsibilities to consider: Collaborate on sustainability-focused design initiatives, exploring environmentally responsive design solutions Research precedent studies to inform design decisions and project strategies Develop conceptual diagrams and infographics to effectively communicate design ideas; Experiment with advanced visualization tools and methods to create compelling project narratives Explore innovative approaches to integrating technology and smart city solutions into design projects Learn and assist with GIS mapping and other analytical tools to inform urban planning efforts What to expect in this internship: Hands-on experience with project work 9 weeks participation in the summer internship program Participation in collaborative design charrettes and brainstorming sessions Opportunity to interact with multidisciplinary teams and learn from experts in various fields
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed an education in Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Design, or a related field
- Proficiency in spatial and graphic skills
- Good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
- Interest, passion, and an eagerness to learn
- Qualified candidates should have previous design experience
- Rhino, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and AutoCAD proficiency is required.
- The successful candidate will be expected to live in or relocate to the Boston area for the length of the internship.
Nice To Haves
- Grasshopper, Enscape and GIS proficiency is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Revise documents under guidance of others
- Assist in the preparation of presentations including drawings, models, and reports
- Assist in the development and coordination of urban design concepts
- Document design and/or technical ideas generated by others
- Assist in analyses of urban design, planning and use studies, and limited design layouts
- Guided by senior staff to aid in design, compile data, do area take-offs, prepare site plans/renderings, models and design presentations, conduct design studies, gather information, and solve vaguely defined practical problems
- Observes and participate in design discussion about the development of the design
- Collaborate on sustainability-focused design initiatives, exploring environmentally responsive design solutions
- Research precedent studies to inform design decisions and project strategies
- Develop conceptual diagrams and infographics to effectively communicate design ideas
- Experiment with advanced visualization tools and methods to create compelling project narratives
- Explore innovative approaches to integrating technology and smart city solutions into design projects
- Learn and assist with GIS mapping and other analytical tools to inform urban planning efforts
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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