Summary
Location
Kansas City
Type
internship
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About this role
Your Role
This paid internship program provides an incredible experience working alongside industry professionals, consultants, contractors, and clients. This program will provide an orientation to the professional workplace, the spirit of design teams, the design and delivery process, and an integration and exploration into the urban existence of distinctly different cities.
What You Will Do
Develop your professional skills
Enrich and expand your advanced design vocabulary through practical applications
Explore the many aspects of the practice of architecture
Expand your knowledge of architectural practice, such as project management, construction observation, landscape design, and energy modeling
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
Your Qualifications
4th or 5th Year University of Kansas student
Highly creative, entrepreneurial, digitally advanced, exceptional communicators, community service focused
Proficient in Revit, graphic and 3-D computer rendering skills utilizing such software as Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp, 3D Max, Photoshop, Rhino, etc.
Hand sketching and physical modelling ability a plus
Available to work in the Kansas City office June 2, 2026 through January 15, 2027
This is not a hybrid or remote position. If you’re open to relocating to the Kansas City area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. Take a look at U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 study on what it’s like living in Kansas City!
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings — we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives.
Other facts
About Gensler
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 57 locations across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year.
Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone.
Gensler was named one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers in 2024, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace at https://www.gensler.com/about/inclusion.
A note on recruitment: Gensler will never reach out to prospective employees or vendors through social media or messaging apps. Please see our website for how to avoid recruitment fraud: https://www.gensler.com/recruitment-fraud-alert
What you'll do
- Interns will develop professional skills and expand their design vocabulary through practical applications. They will explore various aspects of architectural practice and participate in educational sessions and mentorship opportunities.
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