2026 Design Intern Summer Program
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
2026 Design Intern Summer Program Atlanta GA
Lord Aeck Sargent is seeking talented design students who enjoy working in a collaborative culture for an exciting paid ten-week internship with our full-service award-winning architecture and planning firm in our Atlanta headquarters. This program offers hands-on experience working on various stages of a project from early schematic design to construction documentation.
LAS brings multidisciplinary expertise across education science and research cultural civic and mixed-use environments. Our design process is rooted in a profound understanding of local context and deep green design principles resulting in architecture that is uniquely thoughtful and resilient. We are dedicated to creating high-impact environments that go beyond sustainability to leave a lasting positive impact.
The internship program includes:
- Working with our design teams and clients
- Leading a pro bono design project with other talented interns
- Visiting an active construction site
- Earning AXP hours
- Engaging in one-on-one mentorship
- Attending in-house seminars and workshops
- Touring significant architecture and neighborhoods around Atlanta
- Social events with the intern cohort and mentors
Heres what you need to know:
- Location: Atlanta GA
- Application deadline: Sunday February 22 by 11:59pm EST
- Interviews will take place March 4 6
- Offer notifications will begin Monday March 10
- Internship dates: Tuesday May 19 Friday July 24
- This is a ten-week full-time internship and Interns are expected to be present for the entire duration of the program.
- Work format: Interns are highly encouraged to work in the office but can utilize the current LAS in-person work policy (with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office) when needed.
- Hourly wage: $22/hr
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a related design program (i.e. architecture interior design landscape architecture urban design/planning etc.) and are preferably in their penultimate year of school.
- Demonstrates a sharp critical eye with a passion for design excellence paired with a proactive eagerness to learn and contribute to complex high-performing projects.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States and are responsible for arranging their own transportation and lodging.
How to Apply:
Before you start your application you will need:
- A cover letter telling us why youre interested in interning at LAS and what you hope to gain from the experience. (We read every cover letter carefully - Reminder to avoid generic or AI-generated content and use this space to tell us more about you!)
- A one-page resume
- A PDF of your digital portfolio (NOTE: Total file size should not exceed 10 MB.)
Submitting Your Application
- Complete the online application on the LAS website.
- Upload your resume under the Apply with a Resume section.
- Under the Attachments section:
- Upload your cover letter in the Cover Letter field.
- Upload the PDF of your digital portfolio in the Portfolio field.
- Optional: You may provide us with a link to your online portfolio in the space provided.
- Submit your application by Sunday February 22 at 11:59 PM EST.
- Youll receive an email confirming weve received your application. If you dont see it please check your spam or junk folder before resubmitting.
Lord Aeck & Sargent Planning & Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Affirmative Action. Lord Aeck Sargent is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race ethnicity religion color sex (including childbirth breast feeding and related medical conditions) gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship status uniform service member and veteran status (VEVRAA) marital status pregnancy age protected medical condition genetic information disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process please let us know. Likewise if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying we will determine an alternate way for you to apply.
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
Lord Aeck Sargent is an architecture and design firm with a history of creating environments people want to use and preserve. We thrive in the midst of complex projects that require depth of experience and cross-discipline collaboration. For 70 years responsive design has been our gui ... View more
