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: Irvine, CA

Irvine For Sale: This studio’s work spans regions and typologies: from infill sites in Hollywood to age-targeted communities in the Mojave Desert, and trend setting build-to-rent neighborhoods in multiple states. Irvine For Sale is driven by the goals of their clients and the relationships they build to create livable solutions for residents to thrive. As innovators of single family, townhome and stacked flat condos, they work collaboratively to actualize lifestyle and density driven designs for long term value. Creative and outgoing, this team is a perennial favorite for our Halloween contests.

Irvine High Density: Characterized by a diverse body of work, this large studio sustains a small team feel through close collaboration. Variety is key to Irvine High Density’s success, with clients in affordable, market rate, luxury, mixed use and student housing, and designing everything from on-grade walkups to high rises, from San Diego to Irvine and beyond. This studio is particularly effective due to a high level of coordination with other studios, frequently working with Urban Design, Retail and For Sale on mixed use developments. Design excellence, technical expertise and a shared vision leave a lasting impression on Irvine HD’s clients, leading to a high volume of repeat business. 

Irvine Retail: This growing studio is dedicated to changing the structure and face of retail in response to how people want to shop, dine and enjoy themselves in the public sphere. A highly collaborative team whose work often intersects with that of others; Irvine Retail, with their people-first design ethos, lends its expertise to mixed use, high density, commercial and public-facing developments. What makes this team most valuable is an acute understanding of how retail can respond to changing market trends to receive the best possible response. This studio can often be found at a team lunch or birthday celebration.

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.