Student Internship - Architecture or Interior Design - Shanghai at Gensler

Shanghai, Shanghai, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Architecture, Interior Design, Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, BIM Modeling, 3-D Rendering, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Bluebeam, Hand Sketching, Physical Modeling

Industry

Architecture and Planning

Description

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 Intern at Gensler, you will join our creative studio environment for a part-time, paid internship opportunity. This is a part-time program running for year round. Preferred to have students work in firm 2 or 3 days a week, as long as possible. We will have another 3-month Summer Intern require for full-time duration opening from March, hire from June to September every year in Greater China region. Stay in tune with us if you are interested in summer full time program. What You Will Do You will have an exciting opportunity to join one of our Design Studios and work on Architecture or 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 Architect or Design related program 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/AI 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 Chinese and English bilingual ability required. 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 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 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. At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings—we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email info@gensler.com.

Responsibilities

As an intern at Gensler, you will work on architecture or interior design projects as part of a collaborative design team. You will participate in design charrettes, produce graphic presentations, and gain real-world experience working with clients across various industries.