Business Development Intern — Architecture & Strategy (Rotterdam)

MVRDV; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 12,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance €1,100/month

OpenUp mental wellbeing platform

Urban Sports Club contribution

Office in Rotterdam Blaak

Job summary

MVRDV is offering a Business Development Internship in Rotterdam, starting March 2027. On-site role within the Business Development & Communications department, 40 hours/week. You will conduct market research, develop strategic proposals, and engage with clients under experienced BD professionals.

Applicants must remain enrolled in a relevant university program and be eligible to work in the Netherlands. You’ll gain hands-on experience across market research, strategy development, and client

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant program (Architecture, Urbanism, or Business Management).
• Interest in the business side of a creative practice.
• Experience with Adobe Suite (InDesign) and Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; German, Mandarin or Korean is a plus.
• Creative, innovative thinker with strong analytical capabilities.
• Understanding of architectural processes.
• Authorized to work in the Netherlands for the internship.
• Enrolled as a student for the entire duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update our graphic materials and project texts.
• Assist with the development of BD materials (EOIs, RFQs, RFPs, Portfolios).
• Take part in brainstorming sessions and suggesting innovative ideas.
• Undertake market research and identify key players and projects in different countries.
• Make critical and strategic analyses of new project opportunities.
• Update our CRM system.
• Support the production of BD reports.
• Assist in general management of office materials, filing, copying, and performing other clerical tasks.

Skills

English fluency

Creativity

Analytical skills

Architectural processes understanding

Education

Enrollment in Architecture/Urbanism/Business Management program

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office

Job description

MVRDV is offering a Business Development Internship in Rotterdam, starting March 2027. On-site role within the Business Development & Communications department, 40 hours/week. You will conduct market research, develop strategic proposals, and engage with clients under experienced BD professionals.

Applicants must remain enrolled in a relevant university program and be eligible to work in the Netherlands. You’ll gain hands-on experience across market research, strategy development, and client