Student Internship - Experience Design - Summer 2026 - Northwest Region

Your Role

As a Summer Experience Design Intern in our San Francisco office, you will join a collaborative, interdisciplinary studio environment for a full-time, paid internship opportunity.

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 that demonstrate a 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.

This role sits at the intersection of technology, brand, and strategy, collaborating with other designers across disciplines and sectors including brand, DXD, architecture, and interiors. You'll contribute to a wide range of project types, including sports venues, mixed-use developments, exhibits, workplace, hospitality, retail, and experiential environments, helping shape how brands come to life through physical and digital touchpoints.

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

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 is not a remote position.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to the design of integrated brand and digital experiences, including digital media, interactive moments, and spatial storytelling

• Support project work across multiple phases, from concept and visioning through design development and production

• Collaborate closely with brand designers, digital experience designers, architects, interior designers, and strategists to create cohesive, experience-led solutions

• Participate in experience mapping and narrative development that bridges brand strategy and spatial design

• Visualize design solutions through motion studies, sketches, diagrams, models, and prototypes

• Gain exposure to designing at architectural scale, including an understanding of drawings, coordination, and real-world implementation

• Work with fellow interns on a student-led project serving the local community

Your Qualifications

• You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Communication Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interaction Design, Digital Media, Design Technology or another relevant program. Interior Design and Architecture coursework is also a bonus.

• 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.

• Demonstrate a strong grasp of the fundamentals of design - including color theory, typography, composition, scale, 3D space and motion.

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and Figma.

• UX/UI capabilities are a plus.

• Experience with Blender, Cinema 4D or other 3D modeling and visualization tools.

• Experience with CAD Tools, Revit or other and architectural design software is a plus.

• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

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

Submit an online application including a resume and portfolio in PDF form. Submissions made in Microsoft Word and/or without work samples will not be considered.

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and available positions may be filled before the posting closes.

This posting will remain open until early March 2026

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