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Architectural Intern Summer 2025

Design Collaborative
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Architectural Internship

Fort Wayne, Indiana

 

Our Architectural Internship program creates an opportunity for students to get exposure to a variety of projects in different phases of design while working side-by-side with other architects, engineers, interior designers, and other support staff. After being assigned a designated advocate, they will go through our internship training program and will get exposure to active architectural design projects within their first few weeks. Going through this program prepares students for future employment by giving them hands-on experience in this industry, experience working in a professional environment, and it is a great way to network with other design professionals. 

 

Qualifications

  • Completion of 1 years of higher education toward a degree in Architecture
  • Submission of a resume and a professional/academic portfolio (PDF format with 2-4 work samples)

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Exercise sound time management and organizational skills while multi-tasking
  • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication
  • Ensure an attention to detail when handling projects
  • Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks
  • Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite product experience is an asset
  • Hand sketching ability a plus

 

Additional Aptitudes 

  • 3d Modeling software experience. e.g. Sketchup, Rhino, 3dsMax, Lumion
  • 3d Modeling tools experience. e.g. Laser cutters, 3d Printers, VR
  • Computational design software experience. e.g. Grasshopper and Dynamo
  • Programming knowledge in Python or C#
  • Sustainability 

 

Internship Program Expectations

  • Participate in architectural design through all stages including Conceptual Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, and Construction Administration.
  • Presentation graphics preparation
  • Verbal presentations, communications of ideas to contractors.
  • Involvement in on site activities through documentation of existing structures, field surveys, and job site visits.
  • Exposure to client and project team meetings
  • Exposure toward reviewing shop drawing submittals.
  • Familiarity with delivery methods and bidding process.
  • Familiarity with using and adhering to production standards and protocols
  • Go to jobsites with experienced team members to understand general construction methods