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Student Internship – Experience Design – Summer… at Gensler · Austin
InternshipOn-siteAustin, TX
Skills
graphic design fundamentalscolor theorytypographycompositionscaleadobe creative cloud suiteadobe photoshopadobe illustratoradobe indesignux/ui designcad toolsarchitectural scale designmicrosoft officegraphic communicationanalytical skills
Job Description
Summary: Gensler is a design firm that innovates at every scale, focusing on creating inspiring and impactful spaces. As a Summer Experience Design Intern in Austin, you will work collaboratively on various projects, contributing to the design of brand and digital experiences while gaining exposure to architectural design processes.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the design of integrated brand and digital experiences, including environmental graphics, 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, DXD designers, architects, interior designers, and strategists to create cohesive, experience-led solutions
- Participate in concept design, experience mapping, and narrative development that bridges brand strategy and spatial design
- 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
Required Qualifications:
- You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Art, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, User Experience or another relevant program
- Interior Design and Architecture degrees are strongly encouraged to apply if taken previous graphic design or marketing courses
- 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
- Demonstrate a strong grasp of the fundamentals of graphic design – including color theory, typography, composition, and scale
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- UX/UI capabilities are a plus
- Experience with CAD Tools and designing in architectural scale is a plus
Required Skills: Graphic Design Fundamentals, Color Theory, Typography, Composition, Scale, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, UX/UI Design, CAD Tools, Architectural Scale Design, Microsoft Office, Graphic Communication, Analytical Skills
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer