About S9 Architecture

S9 Architecture is a 55+ person design practice grounded in modern contextualism—believing that architecture must engage its cultural, social, and environmental surroundings with intelligence and care. Our work spans a broad range of project types throughout New York City and across North America, including multifamily residential (100% affordable, market-rate rental, and luxury condominium), mixed-use developments, office and workplace design, adaptive reuse and repositioning, and cultural and institutional projects.

ARCHITECTURAL INTERNS
New York City (In-Studio)

 

Position Overview

S9 Architecture is seeking highly design-driven architecture students to join our studio as Summer Interns. This position is intended for developing architects who are eager to engage in a design-led, full-service studio environment and gain hands-on experience working as junior designers on active projects.

Summer Interns at S9 work closely with architects and designers across all levels of the studio, contributing to concept development, design iteration, and documentation. Interns are immersed in the day-to-day life of the studio and participate meaningfully in the architectural process—from early ideas through execution—within a culture where design rigor, iterative exploration, dialogue, and craft are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Concept

  • Contribute to design exploration and development for new buildings and adaptive reuse projects.
  • Assist in translating conceptual ideas into drawings, models, diagrams, and visual studies.

 

Research & Analysis

  • Support design development through research, precedent studies, zoning, and contextual analysis.

 

Production & Collaboration

  • Produce presentation materials for internal reviews and client-facing meetings.
  • Work in Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite as part of project workflows.
  • Collaborate closely with project teams and participate in studio pin-ups and design discussions.
  • Take initiative on design tasks and contribute ideas within team discussions and reviews.
  • Help advance design intent through coordination with technical and documentation teams.

 

Qualifications

  • Completion of at least the third year of an undergraduate architecture program or the first year of a graduate architecture program.
  • Strong design sensibility demonstrated through academic work and portfolio.
  • Proficiency in 3D modeling and visualization tools; Rhino preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD; Enscape a plus.
  • Ability to communicate ideas clearly through drawings, diagrams, and verbal discussion.
  • Comfortable receiving critique and iterating on design work.
  • Highly motivated, curious, and collaborative.
  • Eligible to work in the U.S. and able to commit to the full duration of the internship.
  • Must be returning to school following the internship.

What We Offer

  • Hourly compensation ranging from $21.00–$24.00, based on experience and education.
  • Full-time, in-studio experience within a design-led architecture practice.
  • Direct collaboration with architects and designers across multiple project types.
  • Exposure to large-scale urban projects and real-world design constraints.
  • Mentorship and direct feedback from senior architects, with opportunities to produce portfolio-worthy work.

Why Join Us

  • Gain hands-on experience in a design-forward, full-service architecture studio.
  • Contribute meaningfully to live projects with real urban impact.
  • Learn how conceptual ideas are developed, tested, and realized.
  • Participate in an open studio culture centered on critique, collaboration, and architectural rigor.
  • Build a strong foundation for long-term growth in the profession.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and portfolio (PDF preferred) demonstrating design work and academic projects. Submissions without a portfolio will not be reviewed. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

S9 Architecture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.