Summer Design Intern, Architecture & Urban Design

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) invites motivated students in urban design, architecture, or related fields to join its Summer Internship Program. You will learn from experts across design disciplines, build your design and visualization skills, and contribute to world-class projects in person and online.

The program runs June 7, 2027 through August 13, 2027. You must be returning to school in Fall 2027 and submit portfolio work samples. Compensation is $25–$27 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current student in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s program in urban design, architecture or related field and returning to school Fall 2027.
• Some experience in the urban design or architectural profession or related arts.
• Demonstrated general interest and limited knowledge of urban design and planning, urban history and theory, planning and environmental law, and private and public development.
• Strong design capabilities and basic delineation skills as demonstrated in portfolio or work samples.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a wide range of in-person and virtual learning opportunities and events.
• Contribute to world-class design projects and learn from experts across design disciplines.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Design concepts

Education

Urban design student

Architecture student

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) invites motivated students in urban design, architecture, or related fields to join its Summer Internship Program. You will learn from experts across design disciplines, build your design and visualization skills, and contribute to world-class projects in person and online.

The program runs June 7, 2027 through August 13, 2027. You must be returning to school in Fall 2027 and submit portfolio work samples. Compensation is $25–$27 per hour.