Summer urban design intern supporting interdisciplinary design projects while developing design, visualization, and delineation skills. Responsibilities include contributing to urban design and planning work, collaborating with project teams, participating in learning opportunities, and producing portfolio-quality work using AutoCAD, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.
At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.
Success at SOM Means
- Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
- Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
- Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
- Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
- Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
- Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.
Summer Internship Program Overview
The Summer Internship Program is open to applicants who are planning careers in architecture, structural & sustainable engineering, urban planning, graphic design, or interior design. Spend the summer learning from experts in all of our design disciplines, building your design and visualization skills and contributing to world class design projects. Summer Interns participate in a wide range of in-person and virtual learning opportunities and events.
SOM's Summer Internship Program will run from June 7, 2027 until August 13, 2027
Desired skills and expertise
- Current student in an accredited bachelor’s program or master’s degree program in urban design, architecture or related field of study and returning to school in the Fall of 2027.
- Some experience in the urban design or architectural profession or associated 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.
- Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.
Reminders
- You must be returning to school in Fall 2027 to be considered for a summer internship at SOM.
- Applicants who do not submit work samples will not be reviewed.
- Application deadline is January 18, 2027.
Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $25/per hour to $27/per hour.
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) Austin, Texas, USA Office
2021 East 5th Street, Suite 100, Austin, United States, 78702
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