Student Intern

Job Description

Student Intern | HMC Architects

The Tone:
This is a full-time, paid internship at HMC Architects, located in Ontario, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento, Portland, and Seattle. HMC Architects is an employee-owned firm dedicated to “design for good,” creating spaces that positively impact communities. The role contributes to this mission by providing real-world experience within a collaborative and innovative studio environment. Interns will immerse themselves in projects focused on healthcare, education, and civic spaces, gaining valuable insights and contributing to designs that shape the future.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time, paid
• Location: In-person, Ontario, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; San Jose, CA; Sacramento, CA; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA
• Pay: $19–$24 hourly
• Mission: To contribute to design charrettes, project development, and documentation for meaningful projects that anticipate community needs and create positive impact.
• Tech Stack: Revit, Rhino/SketchUp, AutoCAD, Enscape, V-Ray, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Bluebeam

What You’ll Actually Do
• Contribute to Design Projects: Serve as a valued member of the design team, participating in design charrettes and project development, and collaborating with seasoned architects and project leaders on design and documentation for diverse clients and project types.
• Gain Business Insight: Participate in engaging workshops and interactive learning sessions designed to help master the art of managing an architectural firm.
• Engage in Professional Development: Dive into the firm’s dynamic culture through mentorship opportunities, expert-led lectures, project tours, and informative lunch-and-learn sessions.
• Create Visual Presentations: Develop stunning graphic presentations, detailed 3D renderings, and precise technical drawings that effectively communicate and bring design concepts to life.
• Build Models and Render Concepts: Develop study and presentation models to explore and share innovative ideas, and utilize hand-rendering techniques to refine and express design concepts.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Interior Design.
• Experience: Completed your third year of undergraduate study or first year of graduate school and will be returning to school post-internship. This position is not open to recent graduates.
• Skills: Proficiency in 3D rendering tools such as Enscape or V-Ray; experienced with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Bluebeam.
• Bonus: Skilled in Revit and Rhino/SketchUp; experience with AutoCAD and other 3D modeling tools.