2026 Summer Internship Urban Design (Boston or NY)
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
2026 Summer Internship Urban Design
Are you an enthusiastic student with big ideas for the built environment Are you looking for a chance to work with an interdisciplinary team of designers and tackle some of the worlds most interesting planning and design challenges Apply now for an internship at Sasaki!
Sasaki interns get hands-on experience develop valuable professional connections and gain a deep understanding of how a leading firm operates and innovates. While roles and responsibilities range based on project work at the time interns can expect to further their working knowledge of design inspiration and iteration technology and best practices. Interns will be a part of project teams delivering real-world solutions to clients.
An internship with Sasaki offers an invaluable opportunity for professional growth as well as a fun and memorable summer experience. When you work at Sasaki you sign up to work alongside a diverse group of design professionals who are deeply committed to improving the world through design. We are proud of both the work and the culture we continuously cultivate here supported by everyones diverse perspectives backgrounds and interests. Sasaki is one of the leading multi-disciplinary design firms in the world with 300 employees based primarily in Boston and over 800 awards for excellence in our architecture landscape architecture and planning and urban design practices.
Urban Design interns may have the choice to be located in Sasakis Boston or New York offices. Please indicate your preference in your cover letter.
UD specific examples/work: Here is what you need to know:
- The summer internship is an in-person internship.
- 10-12 week program from June 1 - August 28 2026 (end dates will be determined on academic need preference. Start date is firm.)
- Applications close/due: Friday January 16th 2026
- Interviews: 2/2/26 - 2/13/26
- Notifications: Week of 2/16
- Location: Boston MA or Brooklyn NY
- $26/hr
*Please note that while well try our best to adhere to these dates slight changes based on the number of applications total interviews etc. may potentially delay response times*
URBAN DESIGN SPECIFIC
What you bring:
Actively pursuing a degree in Urban Design or related field from an accredited program. Background(s) in architecture landscape or planning a plus.
Ability to work enthusiastically in teams
Excellent design talent and graphic communication
Be willing to contribute ideas in a team setting
A passion for sustainable resilient and equitable design
Strong understanding of place-making urban form and building typologies
Familiarity with current technology and ability to work across multiple platforms to produce work of exceptional quality
Proficiency with languages spoken in frequent project locations (Spanish Chinese or Vietnamese) is a plus
What youll do:
Work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams consisting of planners architects landscape architects and urban designers
Get exposed to multiple scales and contexts including campuses urban districts and neighborhoods research and innovation clusters new communities and beyond
Engage in all aspects of the design process including analysis conceptual ideas design development and documentation
Create 2d and 3d analytical and conceptual drawings graphics digital and physical models
Be challenged and inspired to help create innovative 21st century places and environments
Learn about and assist with different project phases helping project teams with their daily functions and roles; learn about the various aspects and general operations of a multi-disciplinary design firm.
Help generate design concepts and present design intent across multiple platforms
Provide flexibility in developing alternative concepts to solve complex design problems
Work effectively and smart always thinking of ways to be most effective with your time
Candidates must upload:
-Resume
-Portfolio/Work Samples (**You may need to break up your portfolio into smaller pieces if over 10mb total**)
-Brief one page explanation of goals and expectations for internship
-Name and contact information for a professor or professional reference and/or letter of reference
Please Note:
You MUST apply through this career page! We make no promise your application will be reviewed if not submitted through the Sasaki career portal you are currently on - with the four components listed above.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Sasaki is an interdisciplinary architecture, planning, landscape, and design firm with offices in Boston, Denver, New York, and Shanghai.
