At GenslerEntertainment, we designstoriesin the real world. Weleverageour global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale.Weārenot just designers.Weāretinkerers,storytellers,craftspeople, visionaries,innovatorsand thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bringnew ideasto solvechallenging problems. Whetheryouāreinto sketchingnew ideas, hacking a building, or growing client relationships in global markets,thereāssomething here for everyone.
Our depth ofexpertisespans disciplinesāfrom workplace and mixed use to education, hospitality, cultural institutions, digital tech, and more. Whetherweāredreaming into a future learning environment, planning a new urbandistrictor designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, moreresilientand more impactful.Ā
Gensler believes in the transformative power of design through the application of advanced technology.We embrace bold and different ways of thinking and exploring different technologies and celebrate those who challenge conventions. Priority will be given to candidates thatdemonstratea curiosity for new and innovative applications of technology in their practice or in their daily lives. We value a holistic approach: the tools you use, how you think, how you solve problems, imagine possibilities, and push boundaries. Innovation thrives when we dare to be different and not afraid to fail.Ā
To learn more about our internship programs, please visitgensler.com/internships.
Your Role
As a SummerEntertainmentDesignInterninGenslerāsLos Angelesoffice, you will join our creative studio environment for afull-time, paidinternshipopportunity.
This is a full-time program running from June 2 through August 7, 2026.You must be available for the entire duration of the program.
What You Will Do
Work onshow set, interiors,architecture,planningand designprojects as a fully collaborative member of a design team,participatingin design charrettes to help define strategic goals for our clients, large or small
Receive hands-on learning and collaborate 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 through educational sessions and mentorship opportunities that include lunch-and-learns, lectures, projecttoursand vendor presentations
Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and technical drawings
Build physical study models and presentation models
Utilizedigital andhand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts
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Your Qualifications
You are currently enrolled in a Bachelorās orMasterās degree inArchitecture, Interiors, or themed Entertainment; NAAB accredited program highly preferred
You have completed yourthird yearof an undergraduate program orfirst yearof a graduate program and are returning to your program post-internship.This internship is not for recent graduates.
Experience using Revit and Rhino/Sketchup is required; AutoCAD and other 3D modeling software is a plus
BIM Authoring (Revit Experience)a plus
ProficientAdobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
AI Visualization familiarity a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Work, Outlook and Bluebeam
Hand sketching and physical modelling ability a plus
Curiosity to explore using different emerging technologies.
Familiarityand exploration of generative AI, large language modelsand computation processes.
Exploration of visualization and XR skills (AR, VR, MX/XR and Augmented Realities)
Exploration of 3D printing and physical model making.
You are knowledgeable and curious aboutapplyingstorytelling andānarrativeāas atoolto guide yourdesign thinking.
Your Additional Characteristics
Demonstrated leadership ability in school and/or community
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks
Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
Resourceful, self-motivated, enthusiastic team player
Outstanding analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
A bold thinker with a passion for innovation and a willingness to explore unconventional ideas
Artistic storytelling and presentation
Design thinking and curiosity in relation toemergingtechnologies.
Ability to explain curiosity and process
Understanding the challenges related to emerging technologies
How to Apply
Submit an online application including a resume and portfolio inPDFform.Submissions made in Microsoft Word and/or without work sampleswill notbe considered.
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