Design Workshop is looking for energetic and motivated students to join our in-person 2026 Fall Internship Program in our Basalt (Aspen), CO and Tahoe, NV studios. During this spring semester program, participants will experience a dynamic, creative design environment. These studios have openings for internships: Aspen and Tahoe.
What’s in it for you: Resume and skill-building experience. Work will include project research, site visits, sketching, computer production, design reviews, and marketing proposal assistance.
What we’re looking for Students with exceptional graphic, AutoCAD, analysis, and digital production skills with proficiency in Adobe Suite and 3-D modeling (3-D Max and/or SketchUp). A positive attitude and open mind are a must. The ability to work in-studio is a must.
Who can apply: We will accept applications from recent graduates and students pursuing degrees in landscape architecture, urban design, or planning. Those with dual degrees in both landscape architecture and urban design or planning are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and be able to relocate for the internship.
Application Process: The application deadline is August 9, 2026 at 11:59pm MT. To apply, please post a cover letter, resume, and portfolio through our online employment application. A complete application includes all three documents in one pdf under 10 MB All fall internship finalists will be notified by August 25, 2026. This in-person program begins early October and continues through mid-December. Please note that we will not be offering remote internships.
The pay for this position is $22-24 per hour, based on experience. This position is not benefits eligible.
Design Workshop is an EEO employer.
Design Workshop is a 100% employee-owned international design studio spanning the fields of landscape architecture, urban design, planning, economics, environmental graphic design, and engagement. Since the first ‘Workshop’ in 1969, the firm continues to innovate with each generation, informed by changing economic context and the natural systems impacting our communities.
A community of designers, architects, planners, researchers, and economists, we share a a deep commitment to design excellence and a holistic approach to creating places that stand the test of time. We design for people - not just today but for future generations. And in the rapidly changing world we live in, achieving a balance of resiliency and stewardship remains central to our work. We call this process DW Legacy Design®.
Whether designing a private courtyard and garden, a new community within a fragile ecosystem, or transforming a brownfield site into an Innovation District, we strive to foster connections between people while creating meaningful, distinctive places.
We are 100% employee-owned.
