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Student Internship - Architecture - Summer 2026 - Boston

CompanyGensler
LocationBoston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As a Summer Architecture Intern, you will work on architecture projects as a collaborative member of a design team, participating in design charrettes and gaining real-world experience. You will also produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and technical drawings.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
7866
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 57 locations across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. 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. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone. Gensler was named one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers in 2024, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace at https://www.gensler.com/about/inclusion. A note on recruitment: Gensler will never reach out to prospective employees or vendors through social media or messaging apps. Please see our website for how to avoid recruitment fraud: https://www.gensler.com/recruitment-fraud-alert
About the Role

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.  

 

Your Role 

 

As a Summer Architecture Intern at Gensler, you will join our creative studio environment for a full-time, paid internship opportunity. 

 

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. This is not a remote position. 

 

What You Will Do 

  • Work on architecture 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 

  • Receive hands-on learning and collaborate 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 through 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.  

 

This is a paid internship at the rate of either $26 or $28.50  per hour based upon location and year completed in your educational program. 

 

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and available positions may be filled before the posting closes. 

Key Skills
ArchitectureDesignCollaborationGraphic Presentations3D RenderingsTechnical DrawingsModel BuildingHand RenderingClient RelationshipsEducational SessionsMentorshipProject ToursVendor Presentations
Categories
Creative & MediaArt & DesignEducationConstructionEngineering