2026 Summer Intern (LA)

Job description

About the role: The student intern will take part in a highly collaborative environment with professional architects, landscape architects, and planners while being involved in DTJ Design's diverse portfolio of project types. The DTJ internship will also allow students opportunities to work on local and international, multi-discipline project types including residential, community amenities, themed entertainment, resorts, and urban contexts. The intern will have the opportunity to be involved in all phases of design, from conceptual design through construction documentation with a project team consisting of multiple team members of varying experiences and job positions. *The internship preferability for this role is a 6 months+ duration, with initial training facilitated in our Boulder, CO office location. What you can expect in this role: Communication – Improve communication with project team members, consultants, and clientele through involvement with design charettes, client meetings, client calls, etc. in a highly collaborative environment. Technical Skills – Improve technical skills through mentorship of project team members who will help teach cutting edge technologies being used in daily project work such as Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, Hand Drawing, etc. Documentation – Improve knowledge of the creative process and developing documentation packages that best meet the needs of clients. Gain a better understanding of project phases from concept level to construction documentation. Why Work at DTJ - "Experience Culture" Design: Competitive compensation with an excellent benefit package Flexible work hours 2 weeks PTO, with the option of purchasing additional time, 6 days Sick Leave + seven paid holidays. Fun, Connecting and Great Work Environment Work Hard/Laugh Hard: We love social gatherings and goofing around! We give back to our communities though our “ Experience Compassion” program Most importantly, DTJ offers exciting career opportunities working in a multi-discipline firm with great advancement opportunities. Application Requirements: *All applicants must submit a portfolio to be considered for this role. About DTJ DESIGN, Inc. DTJ DESIGN (DTJ) is an award-winning international design firm based in Boulder, Denver, Austin, and Atlanta, known for integrating landscape and challenging topography with the built environment. DTJ has a diverse portfolio at various scales, demonstrating our depth and capabilities with community design, residential communities, planned environments, parks and open space, resort and hospitality, themed entertainment, urban regeneration, and mixed-use places across a wide range of geographies. At DTJ, we push the limits of design. We strategize and explore. We work hard and laugh hard. And we help our clients “Experience Creativity” at every turn. DTJ provides a vibrant, supportive, and integrated atmosphere for designers to excel within a collaborative studio of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Planners. Join our team of epic creators!