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Design Student Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Architecture & Urban Planning
    Design
  • Houston

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture, have a strong design portfolio, and be proficient in Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • You will use software like REVIT, Adobe Suite, and Rhino for design, build models, create architectural documentation, assist with research, and attend project meetings. Other tasks may arise as needed.

Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in and working toward a Bachelor or Master's in Architecture. Enrolled in and working toward a Bachelor or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program preferred.
  • Strong creative design portfolio is essential as are strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
  • Proficiency with Revit and Enscape preferred. Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design process by utilizing various software platforms in addition to REVIT such as, the Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Sketch-up, and Grasshopper.
  • Build physical building models.
  • Produce architectural documentation.
  • Produce graphics materials and images for client presentations.
  • Assist in product research.
  • Participate in the review of construction phase documentation.
  • Attend in-house project team meetings.
  • May perform other duties as required.

FAQs

What software should I be proficient in for this internship?

Proficiency in Revit and Enscape is preferred, while proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and the Adobe Creative Suite is required.

Is a portfolio required for application?

Yes, a strong creative design portfolio is essential when applying for this position.

Can undergraduate students apply for this internship?

Yes, undergraduate students enrolled in and working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program can apply.

What will my primary responsibilities be during the internship?

Your primary responsibilities will include contributing to the design process using various software platforms, building physical models, producing architectural documentation and graphic materials, assisting in product research, and participating in project team meetings.

Will I receive mentorship during the internship?

Yes, the internship will be under the supervision of a Licensed Architect and project leadership, providing the opportunity for mentorship and guidance.

Are there any specific skills that are particularly important for this role?

Strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple projects, are very important for this role.

What is the focus of CannonDesign as a firm?

CannonDesign focuses on Living-Centered Design, which emphasizes using design talent to improve and reshape the world for the better.

Are there any training requirements before starting the position?

Yes, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes.

Is CannonDesign committed to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, CannonDesign advocates for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of their DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups, and community advocacy initiatives.

How can I apply for this internship?

Candidates must apply through the CannonDesign company Careers site and should provide their resume and portfolio when applying.

We design solutions that help people continuously flourish. Living-Centered Design is how we do it.

Fashion & Arts
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1945
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

As an integrated design firm, we do a lot of things. But at our core, we help people continuously flourish. We leverage the heart, passion and intelligence of our more than 1,000 creative thinkers to develop solutions for some of the greatest challenges facing our clients and society. Whether designing for equity in education, accessible healthcare, inclusive communities, new scientific discoveries or the “next big idea” in business, we partner with organizations to help them improve human life. We do this through a design approach we created called Living-Centered Design. Our approach realizes that to create a world where people continuously flourish, we must address the complex interdependencies that exist between people, businesses, communities, society and the environment.