2027 Spring Co-Op

Studios Architecture; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

IDP, ARE, LEED support

Continuing education support

Job summary

STUDIOS Architecture invites a driven candidate to join our team for a six-month, full-time internship in the Washington, DC area. You will contribute to design discussions, support multiple project teams, and help develop renderings, models, and construction drawings under mentorship.

We value collaboration, strong communication, and a proactive, analytical mindset. A robust portfolio and Revit proficiency are essential as you explore complex large-scale projects alongside our team.

Qualifications

• Full-time hours for 6 months, start/stop dates negotiable according to academic calendar.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating intelligent, innovative design conceptualization and visualization.
• Interest in large commercial, mixed-use, civic, academic, or cultural projects.
• Ability to work independently and with a team across multiple projects.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Revit is required.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to design discussions
• Providing support to multiple project teams
• Developing presentation materials - renderings and/or physical models
• Developing construction drawings
• Performing elementary design computations
• Compiling data and elementary architectural assignments
• Assisting with on-site construction administration

Skills

Portfolio

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

Revit

Job description

Candidate description:

You are passionate about the impact of design on people’s lives and thrive on developing architectural solutions to complex problems. You are collaborative by nature and enjoy both teaching and learning from others, understanding that the best design comes from exploration and the exchange of ideas. You are a proactive and creative problem-solver with strong analytical skills, as well as a good communicator who builds strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and vendors while balancing the demands of multiple projects at various stages of development. And finally, you have an interest in building performance, technology, and sustainability strategies in design and construction.

Qualifications :

• Commitment to full time hours for 6 months (start/stop dates negotiable according to academic calendar)
• Strong portfolio is required with projects demonstrating intelligent, innovative design conceptualization, visualization and presentation graphics.
• Interest in highly complex project types, large commercial office, mixed-use, civic, academic, and/or cultural projects.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate on larger-scale projects as part of a team. Able to work effectively, balancing demands on multiple projects at various stages of development.
• Strong collaboration and effective communication
• “Can Do” attitude with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentational skills is required.
• Design and documentation using Revit is required.

Responsibilities may include:

• Contributing to design discussions
• Providing support to multiple project teams
• Developing presentation materials - renderings and/or physical models
• Developing construction drawings
• Performing elementary design computations.
• Compiling data and elementary architectural assignments.
• Assisting with on-site construction administration

STUDIOS’ collaborative spirit leads to creative, responsible placemaking and transformative design. Our process engages the full team in the design, based upon our belief that the best ideas can come from anywhere. We enjoy a strong studio culture, a community of friends and colleagues who are passionate about creating world-class design. Mentorship, professional growth, and continual learning and improvement are emphasized. We offer competitive salary, excellent benefits, and support for IDP, ARE, LEED, and continuing education.

STUDIOS Architecture is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity and affirmative action in all aspects of employment.