The Role
Architecture students assist with conceptual and technical design across international projects. Responsibilities include producing drawings, diagrams, models, visualizations, design options, and presentation materials using Rhino, Revit, Enscape, and Adobe tools. Interns collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, support project communications, explore sustainable and culturally sensitive design solutions, and learn about construction methods, stakeholders, and project management under senior supervision.
Summary Generated by Built In
In our Shanghai office, we are always looking for talented and self-motivated students of architecture, who are eager to learn and develop their skills. As an Intern at BIG you will experience a dynamic and inspiring environment in an international creative community. You will work among and learn from some of the best Architects in the world and participate in exciting projects, social events, courses and much more.
As a Design Assistant, you will be expected to assist with work on projects of varying typology, location and scale. You will work on both conceptual design and technical / detail design in different stages, helping with the production of drawing sets under the supervision of senior members of staff. The role will help you to develop and enhance your design, communication, technical and conceptual skills while at the same time contributing to the development of projects, you will be involved in.
You will be expected to help with the production and development of design options, production of diagrams, drawings, virtual and physical models and visualizations related to the respective projects.
You will be required to use and have strong capability in the following systems: Rhino or Revit and the Adobe Suite. As the role progresses, you will be exposed to more independent work, taking design decisions and proposing conceptual and technical resolution of parts of the projects you will be working on; you will be able to observe and learn about management and administration within and outside of the company. You will be expected to resolve technical and design challenges through innovative thinking and learn knowledge of products, materials, and construction methods in the EU and globally. You will observe and from time to time engage with management, project stakeholders, local authorities, approving bodies, and sub-consultants.
Tasks and involvement:
The ideal candidate:
Application:
Please upload your CV and portfolio. Applications with URL to portfolio, QR-codes no portfolio at all, will not be considered. Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis.
Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
As a Design Assistant, you will be expected to assist with work on projects of varying typology, location and scale. You will work on both conceptual design and technical / detail design in different stages, helping with the production of drawing sets under the supervision of senior members of staff. The role will help you to develop and enhance your design, communication, technical and conceptual skills while at the same time contributing to the development of projects, you will be involved in.
You will be expected to help with the production and development of design options, production of diagrams, drawings, virtual and physical models and visualizations related to the respective projects.
You will be required to use and have strong capability in the following systems: Rhino or Revit and the Adobe Suite. As the role progresses, you will be exposed to more independent work, taking design decisions and proposing conceptual and technical resolution of parts of the projects you will be working on; you will be able to observe and learn about management and administration within and outside of the company. You will be expected to resolve technical and design challenges through innovative thinking and learn knowledge of products, materials, and construction methods in the EU and globally. You will observe and from time to time engage with management, project stakeholders, local authorities, approving bodies, and sub-consultants.
Tasks and involvement:
- Be involved in some of our international projects
- Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams
- Connect with experienced professionals
- Foster innovative architectural designs
- Transform creative ideas into practical solutions
- Integrate sustainability into architectural projects
- Apply digital tools for advanced design and modeling
- Develop effective design presentation abilities
- Communicate design concepts persuasively
- Support effective project communication
- Incorporate cultural sensitivity into designs
- Understand global architectural contexts
- Embrace a culture of critique and improvement
- Refine and enhance architectural work continuously
The ideal candidate:
- Have at least 2 years of architecture school behind you.
- Be a current student. Graduates cannot be considered as interns despite having a student status. We will follow up on your educational status and you will have to sign a declaration prior to your start.
- Have knowledge and experience with the following: Rhino, Revit, Enscape and Adobe.
- Have a flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working
- Be able to take initiative in response to direction or instruction
- Have great interpersonal communication skills
- Be fluent in English
- Be able to have your Internship with BIG running for at least 6 months
Application:
Please upload your CV and portfolio. Applications with URL to portfolio, QR-codes no portfolio at all, will not be considered. Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis.
Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Skills Required
- At least two years of architecture school completed
- Currently enrolled as a student; graduates are not eligible
- Internship commitment of at least six months
- Knowledge and experience with Rhino, Revit, Enscape, and Adobe Suite
- Fluency in English
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Flexible and open attitude toward new ways of working
- Ability to take initiative in response to direction or instruction
- CV and portfolio submission
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The Company
What We Do
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) is an international group of architects, designers, and thinkers operating across architecture, urbanism, research, product and landscape design, and planning. Founded in Copenhagen, the practice develops buildings and other projects across Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East. BIG has completed more than 60 buildings in over 10 countries and operates as a 700+ person global organization.
