Professional Intern

Gensler; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative design firm in Dubai is offering a full-time paid internship for students in Architecture or Interior Design. Interns will collaborate with design teams on projects, participate in learning sessions, and enjoy mentorship opportunities. Candidates must be enrolled in a degree program and have software skills in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite. This is a great opportunity for hands-on learning within a dynamic office environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Architecture or Interior Design.
• Completed third year of undergraduate program or first year of graduate program.
• Returning to the program after the internship and graduating within one year.
• Submit an online portfolio with 2-4 work samples.
• Experience using Revit is required.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects as a collaborative member of a design team.
• Participate in design charrettes and learning sessions.
• Experience educational mentorship opportunities.

Skills

Revit

Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

3D computer rendering

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Architecture or Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM modeling software

Job description

As an intern in Gensler's UAE offices, you will join our creative office environment for a full-time, paid internship opportunity.

Please note that the start date of the internship can be flexible; however, you must be available for a minimum internship duration of 3 months.

What You Will Do During This Internship

• You will have an exciting opportunity to work on projects as a fully collaborative member of a design team, participating in design charrettes and learning sessions focused on delivering successful projects for our clients, large or small.
• In addition to hands-on learning, you will experience educational sessions and mentorship opportunities, including lunch & learn sessions, in-house training, and potentially vendor visits.
• You will also enjoy the rich culture of our firm and the broader office community through various events and learning opportunities aimed at supporting your professional licensure efforts.

Your Qualifications

• You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Architecture or Interior Design.
• You have completed your third year of an undergraduate program or first year of a graduate program.
• You are returning to your program after the internship and will be graduating within one year.
• You submit an online portfolio demonstrating your design process and innovative design solutions (PDF format with 2-4 work samples).
• Experience using Revit is required; experience with AutoCAD and/or BIM modeling software is a plus.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• 3D computer rendering skills (SketchUp, 3ds Max, or other modeling software).
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Hand sketching ability is a plus.

About Us

At Gensler, our work's value stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm that unites creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings—we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people's lives.

Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals partnering 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.

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