Summer Architecture Intern

Job Description

Job Title: Summer Architecture Intern
Company: ZGF Architects LLP
Location: New York office

ZGF is seeking a creative, motivated, and curious design talent with a passion for architecture, interior design, and the built environment. This position within the Architectural Group offers an opportunity to work under the direction of experienced professional design staff on a diversity of project opportunities. If you have a passion and a desire to exercise your design skills, ZGF is interested in talking with you.

Compensation & Work Model:
– Hourly Rate: $26.00/hour
– Position Type: Full-time
– Work Model: In-person

Key Responsibilities:

• Be part of a community focused on design excellence and innovation.
• Collaborate with the design team in generating and developing design ideas.
• Learn and work under the direction of mid- and senior-level design staff to help bring those design ideas to life.
• Aid in the preparation of presentation materials, production of digital and physical models, and construction documents.
• Work with team members from concept design through construction administration.
• Deepen your fundamentals and skills working on a spectrum of projects throughout the internship.

Qualifications:

• Professional experience is beneficial but not required; creative curiosity is required.
• Architectural design ability.
• Previous experience with the production of design documentation would be valuable.
• A basic understanding of architectural or interior design and construction principles.
• Knowledge of Revit, Rhino, Sketch-Up, and Adobe Suite is valued, but not required.
• Good communication and graphic skills, along with physical and digital modeling and rendering ability are desired.
• Applicants should be enrolled in a professional Architecture or Interior Design degree program.

Application Process:
Apply no later than March 06, 2026. ZGF will begin contacting and interviewing applicants in March 2026 to ensure equity in the application process.

Required Application Materials:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Portfolio (as a URL link or a single PDF attachment, 10MB max)

Equal Opportunity Employer:
ZGF Architects LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.