Summer Intern

Job Description

Summer Intern: Architecture & Interior Design

Are you looking to join a larger firm that still has a small, family feel for the summer? McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) is seeking creative, innovative, and talented Summer Interns to join any of their eleven studio locations across the Southeast.

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About McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS)

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture is a studio-based, client-focused, and community-oriented firm founded in 1955. Representing a collaborative group of dedicated and enthusiastic design professionals, MPS believes function, beauty, constructability, and cost-effectiveness are integral attributes of good environmental design. The firm boasts 300+ employees across multiple locations in the Southeast.

What It’s Like to Work Here

Employees describe MPS as “People-oriented.” Team members share a commitment to building positive relationships with clients and meaningful connections within their teams, guided by core values: Elevate and Inspire, Foster Trust, Serve with Integrity, Stay Curious, and We not I. The firm is deeply rooted in the communities it serves, with a strong commitment to making them better through design. MPS offers a welcoming, down-to-earth culture and opportunities for team members to be creative and challenged, leading to industry-low turnover.

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The Summer Intern Opportunity

This internship offers an excellent chance to learn, grow, and contribute in a diverse environment. MPS encourages interns to utilize this experience to learn as much as possible!

Locations

Intern opportunities are available at any of the following studio locations:

• North Carolina: Asheville, Charlotte
• South Carolina: Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg, West Columbia
• Georgia: Augusta, Atlanta, Columbus
• Alabama: Huntsville

Practice Areas

Opportunities exist across all practice areas, including:

• Healthcare
• Higher Education
• K-12
• Civic and Cultural
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Living

A Day in the Life of a Summer Intern

Summer architectural and interior design interns will work on a variety of challenging assignments across all project phases, from conceptual design through construction documentation. This role involves working in a collaborative, hands-on environment and being exposed to a wide range of design experiences.

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Key Responsibilities & Skills

As a Summer Intern, you will be expected to:

• Work on a variety of challenging assignments across all project phases (conceptual design through construction documentation).
• Collaborate effectively in a hands-on environment.
• Demonstrate innovative design solutions.
• Manage time effectively and absorb new concepts quickly.
• Communicate clearly and work both collaboratively and independently.
• Possess a strong desire to produce good design.

Qualifications & Requirements

The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Education: Completed at least their second year of undergrad or higher in an accredited architecture or interior design program.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with a variety of industry-related software, including:
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Creative Suite
• Previous Experience: Previous internship experience in an architectural firm is preferred, but not required.
• Personal Attributes: Curious & creative, with excellent time management skills, ability to absorb new concepts quickly, clear communication skills, and the capacity to work both collaboratively and independently.

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Next Steps & Application Process

If this career opportunity sounds like a fit for you and you are ready to join the MPS team, please ensure you submit the following with your application:

• Resume
• Portfolio: This is a mandatory requirement for consideration. Portfolios can be submitted as a link to your online version or as a PDF attachment with your resume.

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Physical Demands & Workplace Environment

Physical Demands

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to grasp objects, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch; speak or listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Workplace Environment

While performing duties in the office, the environment is generally moderate in noise level and free of hazardous conditions. However, during occasional construction site visits, the employee may be exposed to hazardous working conditions and loud noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

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McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.