Internship Architecture Fall 2026

About the Company

OMA is an international architecture and urbanism practice founded in 1975. With offices in Rotterdam, New York, Hong Kong, and Australia, the practice is led by seven partners: Rem Koolhaas, Reinier de Graaf, Iyad Alsaka, Shohei Shigematsu (NY), Jason Long (NY), David Gianotten, and Chris van Duijn. Over the past five decades, OMA has produced a broad portfolio of projects, employing a team of more than 200 architects, designers, and researchers with a diverse range of experience and expertise. AMO, a research and design studio, often works in parallel with OMA’s clients, enriching architecture with intelligence drawn from a wide range of other disciplines.

 About the Role

OMA’s New York Office has openings for Architectural Interns for the Fall 2026 period. As an Architecture Intern, you will contribute to various projects while receiving mentorship from experienced architecture professionals.

 Qualifications

• Currently studying Architecture or a recent graduate with a non-professional degree (such as B.A. or B.S.). Applicants who hold professional Architecture degrees (B.Arch or M.Arch), including those who will complete the degree before the internship begins, are not eligible.
• Must have at least 3 years of architecture course experience;
• Strong conceptual, graphic and design talent;
• Excellent command of Rhino;
• Strong rendering skills in Enscape and/or V-ray;
• Excellent command of Adobe Creative Suite;
• Excellent craft and model-making skill;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Fluency in written and spoken English;
• Proactive and flexible approach to collaboration;
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is a plus;
• Proficiency in Grasshopper is a plus;
• Candidates must feel confident working in a dynamic, international environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams during the concept design phases, further design development and project execution;
• Engage actively in team discussions and support colleagues throughout the project lifecycle;
• Contribute to projects by creating physical models, 3D models, visualizations, and graphic representations, and assist in preparing presentations;
• Use industry-standard design and modeling software (e.g., AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit) for designing, drafting, rendering and data analysis.

What We Offer

• A gross annual pay of $43,888 [USD $3,657.33 per month].
• An excellent opportunity to learn from and collaborate with experienced architects and designers, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced and international environment.

The selected candidates will be expected to be available fulltime starting in September 2026 with a duration of a minimum 4 months.

Application Process

Please use our online application form to upload your documents. 

1. Submit your CV, portfolio and cover letter as 3 separate documents.
2. Portfolio: your portfolio should only include project experience and contain max. 30 pages (portfolios exceeding this length will not be considered). Applications without a portfolio or containing only QR codes/website links will not be reviewed.
3. The Application deadline is July 5, 2026.



OMA values diversity and does not discriminate based on Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.