At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.
Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from workplace and mixed use to education, hospitality, cultural institutions, digital tech, and more. Whether we’re dreaming into a future learning environment, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient and more impactful.
To learn more about our internship programs, please visit gensler.com/internships.
Your Role
As a Summer Interior Design Intern at Gensler, you will be immersed in our dynamic, collaborative studio culture through a full-time, paid internship based in our Northwest Region offices—San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, and Seattle, WA
This is a full-time program running from June 2 through August 7, 2026. You must be available for the entire duration of the program.
What You Will Do
You will have an exciting opportunity to join one of our Design Studios and work on interiors projects as a fully collaborative member of a design team, participating in design charrettes to help define strategic goals for our clients, large or small.
Hands-on learning and collaboration with designers, architects, directors, and managers to plan, design, develop and gain real-world experience working with clients across a spectrum of industries and locations.
Enjoy the rich culture of our office and firm by experiencing educational sessions and mentorship opportunities that include lunch-and-learns, lectures, project tours and vendor presentations.
Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings and technical drawings
Build physical study models and presentation models
Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts
Your Qualifications
You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design; CIDA accredited program highly preferred
You have completed your third year of an undergraduate program or first year of a graduate program and are returning to your program post-internship. This internship is not for recent graduates.
Experience using Revit or Rhino required; AutoCAD, and/or BIM modeling software a plus
3-D computer rendering skills (Enscape, V-ray, Sketch Up, 3-D Max, and/or other modeling software)
Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Work, Outlook and Bluebeam
Hand sketching and physical modelling ability a plus
Your Additional Characteristics
Demonstrated leadership ability in school and/or community
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
Resourceful, self-motivated, enthusiastic team player
Outstanding analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
How to Apply
Submit an online application including a resume, cover letter, and portfolio in PDF form. If you choose to submit a link to an online portfolio, you must make sure it is not password protected and that it contains a resume, cover letter, and work samples. Submissions made in Microsoft Word and/or without work samples will not be considered.
This posting will remain open until early March 2026.
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and available positions may be filled before the posting closes.
**This is a paid internship at a rate of $28.00 to $31.50 per hour based upon location and year completed in your educational program.