Architecture Intern

Job Description

Architecture Intern | CannonDesign

The Tone:
This is an internship at CannonDesign. The firm is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge, focusing on creating solutions for client and societal challenges. At its core is Living-Centered Design, a commitment to reshaping the world for the better. This role is specifically within the Yazdani Studio, a laboratory for exploration and experimentation in architecture, established by award-winning designer Mehrdad Yazdani. The studio combines the agility of a small design studio with the extensive resources of a global practice. As an intern, you will be a valuable member of this multi-disciplinary team, gaining hands-on experience by contributing to architectural design and documentation under professional supervision, aligning with the firm’s pursuit of client adoration and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Pay: $23.25–$27.25 hourly
• Team: Multi-disciplinary team, supervised by a Licensed Architect and project leadership.
• Mission: To contribute to the architectural design process, documentation, and material preparation within a studio focused on exploration and experimentation.
• Tech Stack: REVIT, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Sketch-up, Grasshopper, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design Contribution: Actively contribute to the architectural design process by utilizing various software platforms including REVIT, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Sketch-up, and Grasshopper.
• Model Creation: Fabricate physical building models to aid in design visualization and presentation.
• Documentation Production: Generate comprehensive architectural documentation.
• Presentation Graphics: Develop engaging graphics materials and images for client presentations.
• Project Support: Assist with product research and participate in the review of construction phase documentation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must be currently enrolled in and working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Experience: A strong creative design portfolio is essential for this position, demonstrating relevant design capabilities.
• Skills: Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite is a required skill set. Additionally, strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, and organizational skills are necessary, along with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Bonus: Proficiency with Revit and Enscape software is preferred. Furthermore, enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Architecture from an accredited institution is also preferred.