Summer Internship Job at NBBJ, Columbus, OH

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  • NBBJ
  • Columbus, OH

Job Description

We are an award-winning design firm, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration. Our purpose-driven approach creates healthy places, strong communities and a resilient environment. That’s where you come in. With leading clients, diverse colleagues and offices in creative capitals around the globe, a career at NBBJ will inspire you to be extraordinary and help create lasting change. You can learn more about our firm, see what it’s like to work here and explore recent projects and ideas at NBBJ.com. Join us to make an impact today!   

NBBJ is looking for talented and passionate graduate and undergraduate students to fulfill internship roles in Architecture, Consulting, Interior Design, Experience Design, and Lighting Design at one of our six U.S. based offices.

As an intern, you will 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.  In addition to project work, we facilitate learning opportunities through site tours, studio critiques, and office wide lectures from guest speakers as well as social events.  

Design interns may work in one or multiple practices including Corporate, Commercial, Civic, and Healthcare depending on location and studio. NBBJ offers summer internships in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Columbus, Portland and New York City. Students may submit applications and select preferred offices, or select no preference depending on your location interest.  

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in an accredited, U.S.-based, higher education program and are planning to return to school in the Fall. Students who are graduating at the end of Spring and not returning to school should also apply, but be sure to select the appropriate check box in the application form.  


Additional Intern Requirements:

  • 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
  • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English
  • 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

As part of your application, we require you to submit a cover letter – please respond to the cover letter prompt below:

*Cover Letter Prompt: Please explain how design plays a critical role in our future, and the unique perspective you bring to that conversation.

*Portfolio: Please remember to submit a work sample of no more than 10 mb maximum - try to limit your portfolio to 3 or 4 of your best works. Tell a story with your work - be sure to include process information such as models, sketches and diagrams that help explain your design thinking. We want to see submissions that show the process from early design phases all the way to the final imagery. For work completed in teams, credit all primary team members and highlight your contribution to the work and process. Please, no web-based portfolios.  

Posting Closes January 30th - candidates will be contacted no later than February 20th for interviews.

The hourly rate for this role is anticipated to be $25/hour. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.  

Why choose NBBJ?

We believe that all NBBJ employees should love their work. This means not only loving what you do but having pride in your workplace. We strive to be that irresistible place to work by enhancing your employee experience with customized programs and comprehensive benefits. In addition to 100% covered employee healthcare costs and 401k contributions, we offer unique professional development opportunities, volunteer opportunities and access to leading technology and resources to further help you love your work and advance your career.

  • NBBJ has been named three times by Fast Company as one of the most innovative architecture firms.
  • Founded in 1943, our first office opened over 75 years ago in Seattle, Washington. We now have over 10 office locations around the globe.
  • We are a transdisciplinary, cross-practice focused firm with a deep portfolio of Civic & Cultural, Commercial, Corporate, Healthcare, Higher Education, Science and Technology, Sports, and Urban Environment projects. We also have several areas of service expertise including: Architecture, Environmental Graphic Design, Interior Design, Lighting Design, Workplace Consulting and more.
  • In the past decade, NBBJ has received more than 300 awards from leading global, national and regional award programs across the business, real estate and design communities.
  • We work with 5 of the top global high-tech companies, 14 of the U.S. News and World Report Top Hospitals, and 4 of the top 10 highest-ranked learning institutions.
  • Our clients include institutional leaders such as Cambridge University, Google, Samsung, Cleveland Clinic, Tencent, and Stanford University.
NBBJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer.

NBBJ does not accept unsolicited resumes or similar submissions from third party recruiters or employment agencies. Any unsolicited materials received by NBBJ from a source other than an individual candidate will be considered NBBJ property and NBBJ reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates referred to us without any financial obligation to the third party in question. If you are interested in becoming an approved NBBJ external recruiter, please contact a member of the NBBJ Talent Acquisition Team.

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