Student Fellowship - United States - Summer 2026

Description

• Submit an online portfolio that demonstrates your design process and innovative design solutions (PDF format).
• Part II includes submitting your portfolio, including 3-4 curated work samples (PDF 10 MB max in total), and a couple of essay questions. Submissions without a portfolio/work samples will not be considered.
• Submit an online application through Gensler’s careers site (ie: complete this application on Workday), including your resume and portfolio.

Requirements

• Possess an interest in research.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Undergraduate: Be entering your final year (in the fall of 2026) in an undergraduate degree program in one of the fields noted above
• Strong graphic and persuasive writing skills.
• A strong academic background.
• Hand sketching ability a plus
• The following technical skills:
• Possess a professional or educational background in the design of the built environment (architecture, interior design, urban design, etc).
• Familiarity with research methodologies and processes.
• An accredited degree program (NAAB, CIDA, where applicable) is preferred.
• Recent Graduate: Be a recent graduate (Dec 2025/Spring 2026) of one of the degree programs noted above
• Basic skills in AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Graduate: Be enrolled in a graduate degree program in one of the fields noted above
• Basic skills in 3D and multi-media technologies are a plus
• We are looking for candidates who meet at least one of the following educational criteria:

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance