Student Internship - Design Strategy - Summer 2026 - New York

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.

To learn more about our internship programs, please visit gensler.com/internships.

Your Role

As a Summer Design Strategy Intern in Gensler's New York office, you will join our creative studio environment for a full-time, paid internship opportunity.

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. This position is not remote.

What You Will Do

Working across a range of client industries and services, primary responsibilities will include end-user research, secondary research, production of client deliverables, programming, design standards development, and change management communications. Our Strategy Studio has expertise spanning workplace strategy, experience strategy, change management, programming, real estate positioning, portfolio analysis, master planning, innovation consulting, design guidelines, and web tool development.

• Assist in planning and performing user research and data collection activities
• Workshop and presentation preparation and facilitation support
• Information synthesis to translate findings into implications and direction for design, occupancy, workplace performance, and/or workplace experience.
• Diagramming, data analysis, and visualization, including experience journey mapping and development of work style or other end-user behavior profiles
• Space programming
• Storyboarding, cartooning presentations, and development of communications
• Developing design concept diagrams

Your Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Business, Real Estate, Information Design, Strategic Design or Transdisciplinary Design 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
• Possess outstanding strategic, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Comfort in a fast-paced, dynamic, open, collaborative environment and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong InDesign, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) skills
• Revit experience is a plus
• Interest in business strategy, business innovation and transformation, and/or workplace planning and design.

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

In addition to submitting a resume (in PDF form) and portfolio, answer the following question in your cover letter:

Emerging technologies are transforming how organizations approach problem solving, strategic thinking, and innovation. Using a personal example (such as a class project, real-life observation, or personal experience), explain how these technologies can influence decision-making and create competitive advantages. Consider the costs and benefits.

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.

This is a paid internship at the rate of either $28.00 or $31.00 per hour based upon location and year completed in your educational program.

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