Student Internship
Gensler
Seattle, WAFresher9m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- PhotoshopIllustratorInDesignExcelMicrosoft OfficeMarketing
- Nice to have
- CAD
- Work
- On-site in Seattle · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Nov 3, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Gensler's Seattle office is offering a paid Winter Internship opportunity for students to join their creative studio environment.
What You Will Do
- Use design expertise to contribute to a wide variety of project types, including environmental, print, digital, and brand development.
- Work under the mentorship of lead designers, gaining experience and insight into project processes.
- Participate in multiple project phases: conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and production.
- Collaborate closely with architects, interior designers, digital designers, and strategists to blend physical environments with branded experience.
- Participate in concept design and strategic project visioning.
- Gain knowledge of the spatial design process by designing in large scale and understanding technical drawings.
- Collaborate with fellow interns on a student-led project for the local community.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Graphic Design Fundamentals: Strong grasp of color theory, typography, composition, and scale.
- Adobe Creative Cloud Suite: Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- MS Office Suite: Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- UX/UI capabilities are a plus.
- Experience with CAD Tools and designing in architectural scale is a plus.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Art, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, User Experience, or another relevant program.
- Interior Design and Architecture degrees are strongly encouraged to apply if previous graphic design or marketing courses have been taken.
- Must have completed the third year of an undergraduate program or the first year of a graduate program and will be returning to the program post-internship. This internship is not for recent graduates.
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, and an enthusiastic team player.
- Outstanding analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Compensation
- This is a paid internship at a rate of $26-29 per hour based upon location and year completed in your educational program.