2026 Summer Intern (LA)

Dtj Design Inc; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

2 weeks PTO, with options for additional time

Fun work environment

Paid holidays

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

A leading design firm is seeking a student intern to join their Boulder team. This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with professional architects and planners on diverse projects. Interns will gain hands-on experience throughout all design phases, from conceptualization to construction documentation. The position provides competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, including PTO and sick leave. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a relevant design program.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively.
• Technical proficiency or willingness to learn design software.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design charrettes and client meetings.
• Assist in developing documentation packages for projects.
• Collaborate with team members on various phases of design.

Skills

Communication

Technical Skills (Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite)

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Hand Drawing

Communication

Education

Currently enrolled in a relevant design program

Portfolio submission

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

DTJ DESIGN (DTJ) is an award-winning international design firm based in Boulder, Denver, Austin, and Atlanta, known for integrating landscape and challenging topography with the built environment. DTJ has a diverse portfolio at various scales, demonstrating our depth and capabilities with community design, residential communities, planned environments, parks and open space, resort and hospitality, themed entertainment, urban regeneration, and mixed-use places across a wide range of geographies.

At DTJ, we push the limits of design. We strategize and explore. We work hard and laugh hard. And we help our clients “Experience Creativity” at every turn. DTJ provides a vibrant, supportive, and integrated atmosphere for designers to excel within a collaborative studio of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Planners. Join our team of epic creators!

About the role:

The student intern will take part in a highly collaborative environment with professional architects, landscape architects, and planners while being involved in DTJ Design's diverse portfolio of project types. The DTJ internship will also allow students opportunities to work on local and international, multi-discipline project types including residential, community amenities, themed entertainment, resorts, and urban contexts. The intern will have the opportunity to be involved in all phases of design, from conceptual design through construction documentation with a project team consisting of multiple team members of varying experiences and job positions.

The internship preferability for this role is a 6 months+ duration, with initial training facilitated in our Boulder, CO office location.

What you can expect in this role:

• Communication – Improve communication with project team members, consultants, and clientele through involvement with design charettes, client meetings, client calls, etc. in a highly collaborative environment.
• Technical Skills – Improve technical skills through mentorship of project team members who will help teach cutting edge technologies being used in daily project work such as Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, Hand Drawing, etc.
• Documentation – Improve knowledge of the creative process and developing documentation packages that best meet the needs of clients. Gain a better understanding of project phases from concept level to construction documentation.

Why Work at DTJ - "Experience Culture" Design:

• Competitive compensation with an excellent benefit package
• 2 weeks PTO, with the option of purchasing additional time, 6 days Sick Leave + seven paid holidays.
• Fun, Connecting and Great Work Environment
• Work Hard/Laugh Hard: We love social gatherings and goofing around!
• We give back to our communities through our “Experience Compassion” program
• Most importantly, DTJ offers exciting career opportunities working in a multi-discipline firm with great advancement opportunities.

Application Requirements:

All applicants must submit a portfolio to be considered for this role.