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 Southwestern College Architecture Extern in Gensler’s San Diego office, you will join our creative studio environment for a part-time, paid externship opportunity. 

This program will run on Wednesdays from September 17 through October 8, 2025 from 1:00pm-5:00pm. You must be available for the entire duration of the program. 

What You Will Do 

Work on architecture 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 

Receive hands-on learning and collaborate 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 through educational sessions and mentorship opportunities that include lunch-and-learns, lectures, project tours and vendor presentations 

Build physical study models and presentation models 

Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts 

Your Qualifications 

You are currently enrolled at Southwestern College working towards a degree in Architecture or Interior Design. 

Experience using Revit and Rhino/Sketchup is required; AutoCAD and other 3D modeling software is a plus 

3D computer rendering skills  

Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign 

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Work, 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 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 is a paid internship at the rate of $24 per hour.