Architectural Intern

Job Description

Architectural Intern | Shive-Hattery

The Tone:
This is an Architectural Intern position at Shive-Hattery, a firm that engages in a variety of project types within the Gaming + Hospitality market, encompassing casinos, hotels, and restaurants. This internship is structured to provide invaluable hands-on experience, treating interns as full-time staff members with access to the same opportunities for learning and growth as other employees. Your contributions will be significant, directly impacting actual client projects for Shive-Hattery and the broader community it serves. Through this immersive experience, you will significantly expand your professional skill set and strengthen your portfolio, laying a strong foundation for your future career success in architecture.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Not Specified
• Team: Works alongside a mid-to-senior level mentor.
• Mission: To provide early-career architectural talent with comprehensive, hands-on experience on real client projects within the Gaming + Hospitality sector, fostering professional development, skill expansion, and portfolio growth through a dedicated mentorship model.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Engagement: Engage directly in a variety of real client projects across the Gaming + Hospitality market, specifically including casinos, hotels, and restaurants, making tangible contributions.
• Community Impact: See your work directly impact both Shive-Hattery and the community through meaningful contributions to ongoing architectural developments.
• Professional Development: Actively expand your professional skill set and strengthen your architectural portfolio by working on diverse project types and receiving real-world exposure.
• Mentorship & Learning: Collaborate closely with a dedicated mid-to-senior level mentor who will guide your career goals and foster your professional growth in a supportive, candid environment.
• Collaborative Insight: Participate in a collaborative culture rooted in learning and teaching, gaining valuable insights into the architectural profession, teamwork across disciplines, and effective client service.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career; Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program focused on architecture or a closely related design field, indicating foundational academic exposure.
• Experience: No specific prior professional experience is explicitly required; however, a demonstrated enthusiasm for hands-on application of architectural concepts and an eagerness to learn from industry professionals is essential.
• Skills: A strong foundational understanding of architectural design principles; genuine interest in collaborative teamwork and cross-disciplinary learning; and a proactive commitment to personal and professional development within the architectural domain.