Internships

RATIO Architects Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

RATIO Architects Inc. seeks Talented design interns for 2026 across Architecture, Interior Design or Landscape Architecture. Join a collaborative practice with projects nationwide and abroad, contributing through all design phases from SD to CA.

You will assist in developing concepts, preparing documents, and coordinating design details while showcasing a strong portfolio and the ability to work autonomously within a team.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled to graduate in Architecture, Interior Design or Landscape Architecture.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design aptitude.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Proficient in Revit, CAD, SketchUp, Rhino, 3D Max and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing design concepts, development and construction documents.
• Initiate and develop design concepts and presentation materials.
• Prepare DD/CD/CA documents with coordinated details and notations.

Education

Architecture/Interior/ Landscape Architecture degree in progress

Associate Degree in Architectural Technology

Tools

Revit

CAD (LA interns)

SketchUp

Rhino

3D Studio Max

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Locations

• Indianapolis
• Raleigh
• Chicago
• Champaign

Overview

RATIO is seeking talented and passionate design interns focused Architecture, Interior Design or Landscape Architecture to join our design team for the 2026 year. RATIO is committed to employing creative, self‑motivated design professionals who can utilize current technologies to achieve design excellence. You will join a dynamic and rapidly growing collaborative practice to work on projects throughout the United States and abroad. This position will entail involvement in all phases of the design process through SD, DD, CD and CA.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of design concepts, design development and construction documents.
• Initiating and developing design concepts and preparation of presentation materials.
• Preparation of design development and construction documents including coordination of details, dimensions and notations.

Qualifications

• In‑process of graduating from a college/university with an Architecture, Interior Design and/or Landscape Architecture Degree or with an Associate Degree in Architectural Technology or related field.
• Demonstrate a portfolio that has a very strong design aptitude.
• The ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
• Demonstrate skill in Revit, CAD (LA interns), Sketchup, Rhino, 3D Max, and or the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop and InDesign.

Salary & Benefits

Salary is based on experience and qualifications: $16.00 to $22.00 /hour.

RATIO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

About RATIO

RATIO is a global design firm that cultivates connections between people and place. We design for impact by shaping environments of purpose, beauty and meaning with teams that are fully interdisciplinary, wholly collaborative and fully immersed in every unique space they touch.