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NBBJ is an ideas-driven architecture and design firm dedicated to making communities connected, buildings healthy and the environment resilient. Industry leaders such as Amazon, Samsung, Microsoft and Tencent, and institutions such as the University of Oxford, Massachusetts General Hospital, the National Health Service and NYU Langone Health partner with us to create dynamic, engaging environments. Our global network includes more than 600 researchers, strategists, nurses, architects, planners and interior designers across 10 offices in North America, Europe and Asia. We have been named among the world’s most innovative architects by Fast Company three times, the fastest growing firm by Architectural Record and the “firm of choice for tech companies” by Wired.

At NBBJ, interns gain experience by working with other Designers as an integral part of our multi-disciplinary project teams. NBBJ strives to provide an internship experience where students are encouraged to contribute actively to the design process, utilize one-on-one mentorship from design professionals, and network with other interns across our U.S. locations.

Key Responsibilities:
• Be a part of a team of architects and designers, working on various phases of projects.
• Assist with design, 2-D drafting, rendering, 3-D modeling, virtual design and construction, physical model building, and some translation.
• Utilize our digital design tools, including Revit, which is the firm’s standard CAD platform, 3D Studio Max, Rhino, Grasshopper, and other design and graphic programs.
• Participate in client, consultant, and project team meetings, as well as studio functions and design critiques.

Qualifications:
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, inquisitive and passionate about design
• Collaborative, team-oriented with integrated design and leadership capabilities
• Comfortable participating in an open design discourse in a collaborative environment
• Have an aptitude for digital software including: Rhino, Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Grasshopper, Revit
• Maker spirit for experimenting between manual and digital techniques for representation and fabrication
• Strong physical model building skills demonstrating high craft

Duration: January 6th, 2025 - January 17th, 2025

Location

Boston, MA

Los Angeles, CA

Columbus, OH