Student Internship - Architecture Or Interior Design - Shanghai

Intern At Gensler

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We're not just designers. We're tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you're into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there's something here for everyone.

Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from workplace and mixed use to education, hospitality, cultural institutions, digital tech, and more. Whether we're dreaming into a future learning environment, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful.

As an Intern at Gensler, you will join our creative studio environment for a part-time, paid internship opportunity.

This is a part-time program running for year round. Preferred to have students work in firm 2 or 3 days a week, as long as possible. We will have another 3-month Summer Intern require for full-time duration opening from March, hire from June to September every year in Greater China region. Stay in tune with us if you are interested in summer full time program.

What You Will Do

• You will have an exciting opportunity to join one of our Design Studios and work on Architecture or interiors projects as a fully collaborative member of a design team, participating in design charrettes to help define strategic goals for our clients, large or small.
• Hands-on learning and collaboration with designers, architects, directors, and managers to plan, design, develop and gain real-world experience working with clients across a spectrum of industries and locations.
• Enjoy the rich culture of our office and firm by experiencing educational sessions and mentorship opportunities that include lunch-and-learns, lectures, project tours, and vendor presentations.
• Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and technical drawings.
• Build physical study models and presentation models.
• Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts.

Your Qualifications

• You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architect or Design related program.
• You have completed your third year of an undergraduate program or first year of a graduate program and are returning to your program post-internship. This internship is not for recent graduates.
• Experience using Revit or Rhino required; AutoCAD, and/or BIM modeling/AI software a plus.
• 3-D computer rendering skills (Enscape, V-ray, Sketch Up, 3-D Max, and/or other modeling software).
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Work, Outlook, and Bluebeam.
• Hand sketching and physical modelling ability a plus.
• Chinese and English bilingual ability required.

Your Additional Characteristics

• Demonstrated leadership ability in school and/or community.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
• Resourceful, self-motivated, enthusiastic team player.
• Outstanding analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

Submit an online application including a resume and portfolio in PDF form. If you choose to submit a link to an online portfolio, you must make sure it is not password protected and that it contains a resume and work samples. Submissions made in Microsoft Word and/or without work samples will not be considered. This posting will remain open until early March 2026. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and available positions may be filled before the posting closes.