Student Internship - Architecture - Winter 2026 - New York

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 Winter Architecture Intern at Gensler, you will join our creative studio environment for afull-time, paidinternshipopportunity.

This is a full-time program running from December 2026 through January 2027. You must be available for the entire duration of the program. This is not a remote position.

What You Will Do

• Work on architecture projects as a fully collaborative member of a design team
• Collaborate with consultants and vendors
• Receive hands-on learning and collaborate with designers, architects, directors, and managers to plan, design, develop andgain real-world experience working with clients across a spectrum of industries and locations
• Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and technical drawings
• Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts

Your Qualifications

• You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture; NAAB 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.
• Must be a returning intern
• Experience using Revit or Rhino required and BIM modeling software
• 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 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 is a paid internship at the rate of either $28-$31 per hour based upon location and year completed in your educational program.

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Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Awareness Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

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