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 Summer Architecture Intern in Gensler’s Phoenix office, you will join our creative studio environment for a full-time, paid internship opportunity.

This is a full-time program running from June 3 through August 8, 2025. You must be available for the entire duration of the program.

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 smallReceive 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 locationsEnjoy the rich culture of our office and firm through educational sessions and mentorship opportunities that include lunch-and-learns, lectures, project tours and vendor presentationsProduce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and technical drawingsBuild physical study models and presentation modelsUtilize 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 preferredYou 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 and Rhino/Sketchup is required; AutoCAD and other 3D modeling software is a plus3D computer rendering skills (Enscape, V-ray and others)Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesignProficiency with Microsoft Excel, Work, Outlook and BluebeamHand sketching and physical modelling ability a plus

Your Additional Characteristics

Demonstrated leadership ability in school and/or communityStrong organizational skills with the ability to multi-taskStrong verbal, written, and graphic communication skillsResourceful, self-motivated, enthusiastic team playerOutstanding 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 posting will remain open until early March 2025.

This is a paid internship at the rate of either $24 - $25 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.