Architecture Intern
Internship Details
Title of Internship: Architecture Intern Internship Description:Handshake Job #9894307
VIA’s Intern program provides an exciting opportunity to play a meaningful role in providing technical development, sustainable strategies, and contributions to the design and production of architectural projects under the direct supervision of the project manager or principal in charge. This is an in-person position where the interns spend some of their time one-to-one with a principal shadowing and having the opportunity to hear different conversations. They will work collaboratively with various project teams of architects, interior designers, and engineers and will be encouraged to be an active part of our team. VIA has focused committees that our staff participates in. We will encourage the interns to participate depending on their interests and talents.
The Intern Fellowship allows a team of interns with different backgrounds to collaborate on a project together throughout the summer and learn from each other. The Fellowship objective is for each intern to leave with a wealth of gained knowledge and a completed piece to carry forward into their portfolio. We offer our interns the autonomy to perform research and form their own design concept for a real project within the firm. Our principals invest in giving our interns a valuable experience in different parts of the industry such as pre-design field work, construction administration, client meetings, construction site visits, and design exercises in the office. Our goal is to inspire new designers and provide a meaningful experience that equips each intern with valuable lessons that will help launch their careers after graduation. We are excited to welcome fresh ideas and new approaches to our firm.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Collaborate directly with a principal or project manager, participating in one-on-one shadowing.
- Engage in design and production tasks for architectural projects.
- Participate in project teams including architects, interior designers, and engineers.
- Attend and observe client meetings, construction site visits, and pre-design field work.
- Undertake design exercises and contribute to sustainable strategy development.
- Collaborate with a diverse intern team on a summer-long Fellowship project.
- Present and develop a design concept based on research for a real firm project.
- Actively participate in firm committees based on interests and talents.
- Produce a portfolio-ready piece as a result of the internship experience.
- Communicate and present design ideas using sketches, digital drawings, and graphics.
Qualifications:
- Pursuit of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design/architecture, graphic design, or a related field Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
- Minimum completion of one year in the course of study is required.
- Strong design and technical skills.
- The ability to communicate design intent effectively through sketching and digital production.
- Adequately prepare for each program by reading the curriculum, watching training videos and/or participating in face-to-face training sessions.
- A demonstrated eye for excellent design.
- Clear presentation and graphic capabilities.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluency in current Revit and Adobe Creative Suite software.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
VIA design (VIA)
VIA design (VIA) is an award-winning architectural, planning, and urban redevelopment firm located in the heart of Downtown Norfolk, Virginia. We are known for the prominence, scale, and appropriateness of our projects contributing to delicate contextual environments. For over 30 years, VIA has consistently delivered superior design and thought-value services. Our creative process brings forward appropriate, custom, creative solutions for each commission and we go the extra mile to ensure our designs support the needs of our clients. These contributions primarily revolve around Waterfront and Urban Redevelopment sites, Institutional scaled multi-family housing developments, and Higher Education / Municipal Public Facilities. Consider joining our team and becoming a part of a firm that continues to evolve and lead changes in our industry. “WE BUILD GREAT STORIES”.
iQuasar LLC, as the staffing agency for the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) internship program, will handle the scheduling of interviews and onboarding processes. As part of this process, interns will be placed on iQuasar LLC’s payroll.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer:
iQuasar LLC. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital/parental/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, military service, other non-merit factors, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
E-Verify Statement:
iQuasar LLC participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees. We require the completion of an I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form for all employees.
Point of Contact: Maria Fayaz