WRNS Studio is launching our 2026 Summer Internship Program, in which successful applicants will develop skills in design research, emerging technologies, architectural design, and more. This internship will be in-person, primarily in our San Francisco office, with potential openings in our Seattle and New York offices. These are paid internships. The application deadline is February 28th.
WRNS is called “studio” for a reason: through open, in-house critiques and roving tutors, we engage in an ongoing critical discussion about how the firm’s buildings can most powerfully evoke place, while avoiding the trivializing effects of mimicry. The result is twofold: a vigorous culture of education, linking the academy and practice; and a distinguished portfolio of buildings spanning a broad range of programmatic type, fundamentally rooted in mission, place, time, culture and human aspiration.
We believe in challenging, teaching, researching and growing in all aspects of our work. We are seeking interns who are curious, engaged and proactive (and will even teach us a thing or two). It is our belief that the best education WRNS can offer you is to treat you as a young professional — a staff member — so that you can learn about the integrated process of design and construction through real projects, in real time. We will assign work based on your skillset and specific project needs, as we would with any staff member, and will do our best to accommodate any specific goals you have for your time with us.
To ensure a truly rich, diverse experience, our internships include educational activities that will support the work you do in the studio. These activities will broaden your exposure to many aspects of the profession and arm you with skills you will need throughout your professional career as an architect:
- Research Presentation — Over the course of your internship, you will be asked to conduct research on a topic themed around a particular issue chosen by the office. You will collaborate with staff members to define and refine your research focus. At the end of your internship, you will give a short presentation to the studio sharing your findings. This will mirror similar presentations given by staff at our many culture events (SkillSHARE, Field Study Presentations, WRNS U and more).
- Mentorship and Career development — You will be provided with a dedicated mentor that will make themselves available to you throughout the summer. You will also be integrated into a project team and work directly with team members on a daily basis.
- Educational Opportunities – We do our best to provide events and activities throughout the summer to enhance your experience, through site visits, round table discussions, walking tours, etc., designed to get you out of the office and into the cities in which we work.
- Internship Recap and Assessment — At the completion of your internship you will meet with a staff advocate and the internship group to provide an opportunity for you to share our experience and benefit from a candid conversation of our experience with you.
Internship Timeline
- Application Deadline: Saturday, February 28th, 2026; no late submissions will be accepted/reviewed.
- Portfolio Reviews: March 2nd through March 13th.
- Interviews: March 16th through March 27th.
- Final Decisions and Offers: March 31st.
- Internship Dates: If selected, your internship start and end dates can be negotiated. Typically, internships occur between the months of May and September.
Application Requirements
It is critical that all applicants follow the submission requirements, as WRNS will not review incorrect applications. Please note: our summer internship program is designed for those pursuing an ongoing degree or program. Therefore, we cannot consider applicants who have completed their education and would be eligible for a full-time position.
Pay
The pay range for summer interns is between $20-25/hour, and takes into account a candidate’s experience, qualifications, and education.
WRNS Studio is seeking an Intermediate Architect or Designer for our San Francisco Studio.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, develop and detail projects of medium to large scope, with significant responsibility, under minimal supervision
- Internalize architectural concepts and translate into built form
- Collaborate effectively with teams of designers, engineers and technicians
- Oversee and mentor junior staff
- Explore relevant subject area, define scope, select items for investigation, and develop novel concepts and methods
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience with strong technical skills
- Architectural license preferred
- Excellent Revit skills required
- Experience in medium to large scale projects
- Experience with engineer consultant coordination
- Experience in construction phase
- Excellent written / verbal communication skills
- Professional Degree in Architecture (BArch / MArch)
Work location
Please note, this position is expected to work on-site. WRNS has found that working together and in-person is essential to our collaboration, communication, continuous learning, productivity and innovation.
Salary
At the time of posting this job, the salary range for this position is between $85,000 – $110,000. Our final compensation decisions include a candidate’s experience, qualifications, and education.
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- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Portfolio/Work samples
WRNS Studio is seeking an Intermediate Architect or Designer for our New York Studio.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, develop and detail projects of medium to large scope, with significant responsibility, under minimal supervision
- Internalize architectural concepts and translate into built form
- Collaborate effectively with teams of designers, engineers and technicians
- Oversee and mentor junior staff
- Explore relevant subject area, define scope, select items for investigation, and develop novel concepts and methods
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in architectural design, with strong technical skills
- Architectural license preferred
- Excellent Revit skills required
- Experience in medium to large scale projects
- Experience with engineer consultant coordination
- Experience in construction phase
- Excellent written / verbal communication skills
- Professional Degree in Architecture (BArch / MArch)
Work location
Please note, this position is expected to work on-site. WRNS has found that working together and in-person is essential to our collaboration, communication, continuous learning, productivity and innovation.
Salary
At the time of posting this job, the salary range for this position is between $85,000 – $110,000. Our final compensation decisions include a candidate’s experience, qualifications, and education.
Apply with
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Portfolio/Work samples
WRNS Studio is seeking a Junior Designer for our New York Studio.
Responsibilities
- Plan and develop architectural or interiors projects of small, medium to large scope
- Work within a project team and under supervision of senior staff
- Independently interpret, execute, and coordinate assignments
Requirements
- Professional Degree in Architecture (BArch / MArch)
- 1-3 years of professional experience preferred
- Experience in Revit preferred
- Must have broad fluency across digital and analog design media
- Physical model building skill preferred
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Work location
Please note, this position is expected to work on-site. WRNS has found that working together and in-person is essential to our collaboration, communication, continuous learning, productivity and innovation.
Salary
At the time of posting this job, the salary range for this position is between $65,000 – $75,000. Our final compensation decisions include a candidate’s experience, qualifications, and education.
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- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Portfolio/Work samples
Please note
US work visa sponsorship (i.e. H-1B lottery / H-1B transfer) is not available for this position.
WRNS Studio is seeking an Interior Designer for our New York Studio.
Responsibilities
- Design and document thoughtful, high-performance interiors across all project phases alongside the design team
- Develop and craft space plans, FF&E concepts, and detailing aligned with client goals
- Collaborate closely with the design team, consultants, and vendors to ensure project execution
- Translate strategy, brand, and culture into compelling spatial solutions
- Convey design intent through clear visual storytelling using Revit and rendering tools
- Participates in the design control and documentation of projects in the design development, construction document, and supervision phases
- Support project budgeting, value engineering, and material selection
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience in Interior Design or Architecture
- Professional degree in Interior Design or Architecture
- Experience in medium to large-scale projects
- Preferred candidate will have a strong background in workplace interiors and planning
- Expertise in Revit and proficiency in 3D rendering tools such as Enscape, Lumion, or Rhino
- Strong space planning skills and knowledge of systems, furniture, and workplace standards
- Leads with curiosity and is a creative problem solver with excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
- Familiarity with sustainable design frameworks, such as LEED, WELL, and Fitwel
- Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam proficiency preferred
Work location
Please note, this position is expected to work on-site. WRNS has found that working together and in-person is essential to our collaboration, communication, continuous learning, productivity and innovation.
Salary
At the time of posting this job, the salary range for this position is between $80,000 – $105,000. Our final compensation decisions include a candidate’s experience, qualifications, and education.
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- Resume
- Portfolio/Work samples
WRNS Studio is seeking a Senior Interior Designer for our San Francisco Studio.
Responsibilities
- Develop project design direction in coordination with leadership
- Understand and formulate design concepts and present to the client
- Direct projects of all sizes and levels of complexity
- Provide design leadership to project team
- Responsible for schematic design work
- Participate in the design control of projects in the design development, construction document, and supervision phases
- Provide direction to junior interior designers
- Integrate design requirements with architecture
- Prepare and develop with the team where required: drawings, models, images, material & mood boards and other documents relating to the design
- Coordinate the internal design team for the project
- Select and coordinate products and finishes for project that meet project sustainability goals
- Provide branding concepts for architectural projects
- Provide design direction for furniture and coordinate with furniture dealers to implement
Requirements
- Minimum 10+ years’ experience
- Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design (BS/BA/BFA/MA/MFA)
- Strong interior design and leadership skills, demonstrating progressive responsibilities in all phases of architecture projects
- Substantial experience in the innovative design of complex, large-scale workplace projects
- Excellent Revit skills
- Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, Adobe applications, and Rhino
- Excellent written / verbal communication skills
- Experience in construction phase
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of architectural design, detailing, building materials, building codes, construction techniques
- Registered or pursuing registration preferred, LEED AP plus
- Strong planning skills are valuable
- Excellent knowledge of furniture, furniture systems, and interior finishes.
- Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team
Work location
Please note, this position is expected to work on-site. WRNS has found that working together and in-person is essential to our collaboration, communication, continuous learning, productivity and innovation.
Salary
At the time of posting this job, the salary range for this position is between $105,000 – $135,000 for candidates with 10-20 years of industry experience, and $135,000 - 165,000 for candidates with 20+ years of industry experience. Our final compensation decisions include a candidate’s experience as well as qualifications, background and education.
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- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Portfolio/Work samples
WRNS Studio is seeking an Interior Project Architect for our San Francisco Studio.
Responsibilities
- Manages projects of all sizes and levels of complexity
- Provides project team leadership
- Responsible for all phases of the project – schematic design through construction administration
- Participates in the design control of projects in the design development, construction document, and supervision phases
- Strong office space planning and architectural skills to include custom millwork detailing. Furniture systems a plus
- Strong ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure project execution
- Working knowledge of permitting process with local jurisdictions
Requirements
- Minimum 7+ years’ experience, architectural and interior design with strong technical and design skills
- Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design (BS/BA/BFA/MA/MFA)
- Experience with commercial tenant improvements
- Licensed Architect, or on the path to licensure
- Strong communication, presentation and visualization skills
- Experience in consultant coordination and all phases of design and construction
- Experience in medium to large scale projects
- Strong professional experience with Revit
- Proficiency in using rendering software to create detailed 3D visualizations and models of interior spaces
- Proficiencies with Adobe, Sketchup, Rhino, AutoCAD, Enscape, Lumion and Bluebeam (preferred)
Work location
Please note, this position is expected to work on-site. WRNS has found that working together and in-person is essential to our collaboration, communication, continuous learning, productivity and innovation.
Salary
At the time of posting this job, the salary range for this position is between $85,000 – $110,000. Our final compensation decisions include a candidate’s experience, qualifications, and education.
Apply with
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Porfolio/Work samples
WRNS Studio is seeking an Interior Project Architect for our Seattle Studio.
Responsibilities
- Manages projects of all sizes and levels of complexity
- Provides project team leadership
- Responsible for all phases of the project – schematic design through construction administration
- Participates in the design control of projects in the design development, construction document, and supervision phases
- Strong office space planning and architectural skills to include custom millwork detailing. Furniture systems a plus
- Strong ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure project execution
- Working knowledge of permitting process with local jurisdictions
Requirements
- Minimum 7+ years’ experience, architectural and interior design with strong technical and design skills
- Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design (BS/BA/BFA/MA/MFA)
- Experience with commercial tenant improvements
- Licensed Architect, or on the path to licensure
- Strong communication, presentation and visualization skills
- Experience in consultant coordination and all phases of design and construction
- Experience in medium to large scale projects
- Strong professional experience with Revit
- Proficiency in using rendering software to create detailed 3D visualizations and models of interior spaces
- Proficiencies with Adobe, Sketchup, Rhino, AutoCAD, Enscape, Lumion and Bluebeam (preferred)
Work location
Please note, this position is expected to work on-site. WRNS has found that working together and in-person is essential to our collaboration, communication, continuous learning, productivity and innovation.
Salary
At the time of posting this job, the salary range for this position is between $85,000 – $110,000. Our final compensation decisions include a candidate’s experience, qualifications, and education.
Apply with
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Porfolio/Work samples
WRNS Studio is seeking an Interior Project Architect for our New York Studio.
Responsibilities
- Manages projects of all sizes and levels of complexity
- Provides project team leadership
- Responsible for all phases of the project – schematic design through construction administration
- Participates in the design control of projects in the design development, construction document, and supervision phases
- Strong office space planning and architectural skills to include custom millwork detailing. Furniture systems a plus
- Strong ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure project execution
- Working knowledge of permitting process with local jurisdictions
Requirements
- Minimum 7+ years’ experience, architectural and interior design with strong technical and design skills
- Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design (BS/BA/BFA/MA/MFA)
- Experience with commercial tenant improvements
- Licensed Architect, or on the path to licensure
- Strong communication, presentation and visualization skills
- Experience in consultant coordination and all phases of design and construction
- Experience in medium to large scale projects
- Strong professional experience with Revit
- Proficiency in using rendering software to create detailed 3D visualizations and models of interior spaces
- Proficiencies with Adobe, Sketchup, Rhino, AutoCAD, Enscape, Lumion and Bluebeam (preferred)
Work location
Please note, this position is expected to work on-site. WRNS has found that working together and in-person is essential to our collaboration, communication, continuous learning, productivity and innovation.
Salary
At the time of posting this job, the salary range for this position is between $85,000 – $110,000. Our final compensation decisions include a candidate’s experience, qualifications, and education.
Apply with
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Porfolio/Work samples