Job Description

Olson Kundig is a design practice founded on the idea that buildings can serve as a bridge between nature, culture, and people - and that inspiring surroundings can positively impact lives. Our work spans the globe, from huts to high-rises, private homes to civic and cultural institutions, museums, places of worship, and urban design

The Opportunity
We maintain a rotating cohort of architectural interns with openings throughout the year at our Seattle location. These paid, six-month internships are open to architecture students and recent graduates from around the world. The program is rooted in mentorship and offers immersive exposure to the full spectrum of architectural practice.

We’re looking for someone who is curious, resourceful, and highly organized - with a strong commitment to design excellence and a collaborative spirit. If you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and enjoy contributing to meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Design & Documentation Support
  • Collaborate with project teams across all phases of design and documentation.
  • Contribute to schematic design, model making, construction documents, and presentation materials.
• Learning & Engagement
  • Participate in weekly design critiques and internal speaker series.
  • Attend construction site visits to observe and learn from real-world applications.
  • Engage in firm-wide educational and professional development opportunities.
• Presentation & Communication
  • Prepare and deliver a presentation to the wider office displaying creative, professional and academic work, prior to and during their internship.
  • Communicate design ideas effectively in collaboration with team members.
• Additional duties and projects:
  • Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a professional architecture program (or international equivalent).
  • Portfolio demonstrating design ability and technical skills.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (international candidates must secure appropriate work authorization).
• Nice to Have:
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, and Rhino.
  • Prior internship or studio experience in an architecture firm.
  • Interest in Olson Kundig’s design philosophy and project types.

What you can expect from us:

• A creative work environment with colleagues who are collaborative, supportive, and passionate
• A commitment to your long-term professional growth and development
• Opportunities to engage with our vibrant design culture. Learn more about life at Olson Kundig.

Equal Opportunity & Pay Transparency
Olson Kundig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, gender, age, religion, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations at any point in the employment process.

In compliance with Washington State’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (RCW 49.58.110), Olson Kundig provides transparent compensation information in all job postings. For this Architectural Intern position, the hourly wage is $26.50. This rate is fixed and reflects the compensation offered for this role in Seattle, WA.

Interns are also eligible for:

• 100% firm-sponsored health insurance through Kaiser Permanente HMO network
• Paid time off
• Monthly commuter subsidy
• Access to firm-wide learning and development opportunities

Final compensation decisions are based on the candidate’s education, experience, and alignment with the role, while also considering internal equity and external market factors.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must already possess long-term work authorization.

How to Apply
To apply for the Architectural Internship Program, please complete our online application and attach:

• A cover letter
• Resume
• Portfolio (max file upload of 9MB)

Note: If you do not receive a confirmation email, your application may not have been successfully submitted.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must already possess long-term work authorization.