Student Extern

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.  

Your Role 

As a Student Extern, you will join a dynamic office environment shadowing architects and interior designers in Gensler’s Los Angeles office. This is a paid externship from June 22 through August14th, 2026. This externship will be 5 day in office, with 40 hours a week.

What You Will Do 

• You will have an exciting opportunity to shadow architecture, design, strategic, and creative professionals in our Los Angeles office

• You will gain sound understanding of our practice areas, clients, and projects.

• Experience the rich culture of our studios, office, and firm.

Your Qualifications 

• You are in a 4-year accredited academic institution

• Familiarity with the real estate, construction, and/or architecture industry.

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.

*This is a paid externship at the rate of $26.00 per hour*

How to Apply 

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