Urban Design Internship

Ideal candidates will possess the ability to:

• Revise documents under guidance of others
• Assist in the preparation of presentations including drawings, models, and reports,
• Assist in the development and coordination of urban design concepts
• Document design and/or technical ideas generated by others
• Assist in analyses of urban design, planning and use studies, and limited design layouts
• Guided by senior staff to aid in design, compile data, do area take-offs, prepare site plans/renderings, models and design presentations, conduct design studies, gather information, and solve vaguely defined practical problems
• Observes and participate in design discussion about the development of the design

Additional potential responsibilities to consider:

• Collaborate on sustainability-focused design initiatives, exploring environmentally responsive design solutions
• Research precedent studies to inform design decisions and project strategies
• Develop conceptual diagrams and infographics to effectively communicate design ideas; Experiment with advanced visualization tools and methods to create compelling project narratives
• Explore innovative approaches to integrating technology and smart city solutions into design projects
• Learn and assist with GIS mapping and other analytical tools to inform urban planning efforts

What to expect in this internship:

• Hands-on experience with project work
• 9 weeks participation in the summer internship program
• Participation in collaborative design charrettes and brainstorming sessions
• Opportunity to interact with multidisciplinary teams and learn from experts in various fields

Experience and Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an education in Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Design, or a related field
• Proficiency in spatial and graphic skills
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Interest, passion, and an eagerness to learn
• Qualified candidates should have previous design experience
• Rhino, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and AutoCAD proficiency is required. Grasshopper, Enscape and GIS proficiency is a plus.

*The successful candidate will be expected to live in or relocate to the Boston area for the length of the internship.

*Please only apply to one of our internship openings.

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and available positions may be filled before the posting closes.