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To learn more about our internship programs, please visit gensler.com/internships.
Your Role
As a Summer Product Design InterninGensler’s Los Angeles office, you will join our creative studio environment for a full‑time, paid internship opportunity.
This is a full-time program running from June 2 through August 7, 2026, and you must be available for the entire duration of the program.
What You Will Do
Contribute to the design and development of furniture collections, spatial systems,lightingfixtures, and product solutions across a range ofmarket verticals
Participate in design charrettes and work sessions that help define strategic goals and design directions.
Engage in hands-on collaboration with designers, architects, technical specialists, and fabricators.
Produce concept sketches, 3D models, digital prototypes, and technical drawings.
Build physical mock-ups,material studies, andscalestudymodels.
Research materials, manufacturing methods, ergonomic considerations, and sustainability strategies.
Create compelling presentations, diagrams, and storytelling artifacts that communicate design intent.
Explore emerging technology applications in product and spatial design, including computational design, generative workflows, visualization, and physical prototyping.
Your Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s orMaster’sprogram in Product Design, Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Spatial Design, Architecture, ora relatedfield
Completion of your third year of undergraduate study or first year of graduatestudy andreturning to your program post-internship. (Not open to recent graduates.)
Experience usingSolidworksand AI visualization platforms such as Nano Bananaisrequired
Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Strong skills in 3D modeling, prototyping, and material exploration
Ability to create or interpret technical drawings, fabrication details, and assembly diagrams.
Hands-on skills in model making, digital fabrication (CNC, laser cutting), or 3D printingare a plus.
Curiosity about emerging technologies, including: generative AI and computational processes, XR/VR/AR for product visualization, parametric design tools, and material innovation and sustainable fabrication methods.
Your Additional Characteristics
Demonstrated leadership experience in school or community environments.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize tasks.
Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication abilities.
Strong desireto conduct research both verbally and in writing.
Resourceful, self-motivated, and excited to collaborate.
Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem‑solving abilities.
A bold thinker with a passion for experimentation and iterative design.
Artistic storytelling and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly articulate design intent.
Curiosity and critical thinking around technology’s role in the future of design.
How to Apply
Submit an online application including a resumeand portfolio in PDF format Submissions without work samples will not be considered.
This posting will remain open until lateMarch2026
This is a paid internship, compensated at $26.00–$28.50 per hour, based on location and academic year.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and positions may be filled before the posting closes.

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 57 locations across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. 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. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone.
Gensler was named one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers in 2024, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace at https://www.gensler.com/about/inclusion.
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