Summer Design Intern - Architecture & Urban Planning

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life and accident insurance

Retirement support

Employee assistance programs

Workplace flexibility

Paid holidays, family leave, and PTO

Licenses/certifications reimbursements

In-house career development and mentor

Portfolios submission guidance

Job summary

SOM invites you to join its Summer Internship Program in Chicago, offering hands-on experience in architecture, structural and sustainable engineering, urban planning, graphic design, and interiors. You will learn from experts, build your design and visualization skills, and contribute to world-class projects during a structured summer program.

Applicants must be returning to school in Fall 2027, have some urban design/architecture exposure, and demonstrate strong portfolio work.

Qualifications

• Current student in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s program in urban design, architecture or related field returning Fall 2027.
• Some experience in urban design or architectural profession or related arts.
• Interest and foundational knowledge in urban design, planning, and environmental law.
• Strong design capabilities and basic delineation skills demonstrated in portfolio or samples.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Team player with effective communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Spend the summer learning from experts in design disciplines and contribute to project work.
• Participate in in-person and virtual learning opportunities and events.
• Collaborate within interdisciplinary teams on world-class design projects.

Skills

Urban design experience

Architectural profession exposure

Teamwork and communication

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in urban design/architecture

Job description

SOM invites you to join its Summer Internship Program in Chicago, offering hands-on experience in architecture, structural and sustainable engineering, urban planning, graphic design, and interiors. You will learn from experts, build your design and visualization skills, and contribute to world-class projects during a structured summer program.

Applicants must be returning to school in Fall 2027, have some urban design/architecture exposure, and demonstrate strong portfolio work.