Architecture Intern Associate - Summer 2026

KTGY

With strategic office locations across the U.S. and more than three decades of design leadership, KTGY brings together architecture, interior design, branded environments and urban design to realize innovative concepts for how people live. Guided by our core values of design, collaboration, care and partnership our teams realize solutions that make a positive impact for our clients, communities, individuals and the environment. We merge vision, research and our people-centric storytelling and design process to transform possibilities into thriving residential, retail, hospitality and mixed-use destinations. 

Job Title: Intern Associate (Architecture - Summer 2026)

Location: Washington, D.C.

Studio: Students will rotate between the D.C. For Sale and High Density Studios

D.C. For Sale: This studio is made up of focused single family experts, dedicated to solving the particular design challenges posed by a tricky site, a program checklist or an ambitious client. Applying experience and innovative ideas to the breadth of owner-occupied typologies, D.C. For Sale are floorplan experts and compliance aces designing around the DMV, the East Coast and beyond. Team building activities and service projects put the whole team on the same page, and they are always willing to collaborate with their officemates D.C. High Density, Interior Design and Research + Development. Together, the entire D.C. office is united under the ethos “one team, one dream.”

D.C. High Density: Design innovators who lead with ideas, the passionate team members of D.C. High Density lend considerable experience and brainpower to the design of high rise, multifamily and mixed use developments. Navigating the challenges of affordable design and development is a particular focus for this studio, and they are always happy to share what they know with our other studios. Through their buddy system and regular office-wide lunches, D.C. HD focuses on uniting and coordinating everyone under a “one team, one dream” credo. Sharing an office with For Sale, Interior Design and Research + Development, getting all team members on the same page is a priority for this studio.

Role Overview

As an intern associate, you will support the project team by assisting with and contributing to active design projects. The ideal candidate will be passionate and curious about architecture and sustainability, someone who displays a positive attitude and is unafraid to ask questions. This role is an opportunity to show talent and initiative; you will work cooperatively with a professional team to complete project deliverables. If you want to jump into a role with real responsibility, send us your application today.  

What You Can Expect this Summer

• Gain experience on both the design and technical sides of a project team
• Design in AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp
• Participate in site visits and client meetings
• Experience opportunities to work with project teams on projects under design and construction
• Develop relationships and build camaraderie with your peers
• Benefit from a curriculum of sessions led by KTGY's key leaders

 Key Job Functions

• Participate in the following design phases: 
  1. Site Planning/Conceptual Design/Schematic Development
  2. Design Development
  3. Construction Documentation
  4. Construction Administration
• Assist with distribution of files, prints, etc.
• Research materials and colors, prepare color boards and presentation materials.
• Organize and maintain product data and material samples.
• Consistently re-examine work as completed to verify proper execution; yellow out redlines as work progresses.
• Edit and revise drawings.
• Participate in and support field observation, measurement and photographic surveys as requested.
• Apply standards and quality control measures.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Required Skills and Abilities

• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Ability to research and learn various codes and ordinances.
• Basic proficiency using the following software:
  • Revit (Required)
  • AutoCAD (Preferred)
  • SketchUp
  • Adobe Suite
  • MS Office

 Required Experience and Education 

• Entry level position. No professional experience is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of college completed
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's or Master's level architectural/planning program

The wage range that the Company expects to pay is $20.00 - 22.00 per hour.