Summer Architecture Intern

ZGF is seeking a Summer Architecture Intern to join our team in the Washington D.C office. We are looking for creative, motivated, and curious design talent with a passion for architecture, interior design, and the built environment.   We are offering a position within the Architectural Group for an individual who will work under the direction of experienced professional design staff on a diversity of project opportunities. If you have a passion and a desire to exercise your design skills, we are interested in talking with you.   The current hourly rate for all interns at ZGF is $26.00/hour. Please note, this position is full-time and in-person.   As a Summer Architecture Intern, you will…  Be part of a community focused on design excellence and innovation  Collaborate with the design team in generating and developing design ideas  Learn and work under the direction of mid- and senior-level design staff to help bring those design ideas to life  Aid in the preparation of presentation materials, production of digital and physical models, and construction documents  Work with team members from concept design through construction administration  Deepen your fundamentals and skills working on a spectrum of projects throughout the internship  Qualifications:   Professional experience is beneficial but not required – creative curiosity is required.   Architectural design ability.  Previous experience with the production of design documentation would be valuable.   A basic understanding of architectural or interior design and construction principles.  Knowledge of Revit, Rhino, Sketch-Up, and Adobe Suite is valued, but not required.  What we do is all about design – having good communication and graphic skills, along with physical and digital modeling and rendering ability are desired.  Applicants should be enrolled in a professional Architecture or Interior Design degree program.  Apply with your cover letter, resume, and portfolio   no later than March 06, 2026. To ensure equity in the application process, we will begin contacting and interviewing applicants in March 2026.Portfolios should be a link to URL or one PDF (10MB max) attachment.  ZGF Architects LLP is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite qualified candidates to apply online posting cover letter, resume and portfolio.  Powered by JazzHR

Created: 2026-03-04