The Thrive by Design Summer Internship is a rare opportunity to experience the full arc of architectural work, spanning from early design thinking to hands‑on construction. You will work directly with the principal and project team, contributing to real client projects while learning how ideas move from sketch to built form.

This internship blends design, operations, and field execution. It is designed for students who want to understand not just how buildings look, but how they are actually made.

• Two days per week in the office developing drawings, learning design tools, participating in project reviews, and supporting office operations.

• Two days per week in the field gaining practical construction skills, observing jobsite sequencing, and seeing how design decisions translate into real‑world constraints.

This hybrid model is intentional: it teaches you to think like a designer who understands the trades, and like a builder who understands design.

• Curious about how the built world works

• Able to absorb information quickly and apply it with care

• A current student in architecture, design, engineering, construction, or a related field

• Trade school, technical school, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply

• Comfortable working both at a desk and on active construction sites

• Ready to take responsibility for your own learning and contribute meaningfully to the team

• Interior and architectural design fundamentals

• Drafting and drawing production to professional standards

• Jobsite workflow, sequencing, and basic construction skills

• How client needs, constraints, and budgets shape real projects

• How a small, high‑performance design‑build practice operates day to day

Strong interns who demonstrate initiative, reliability, and growth may be considered for future part‑time or full‑time roles within Thrive by Design.

Full‑time internship, Monday–Thursday

Standard hours: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Paid hourly at $12 - 15 / hour

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Use the application form linked below. Applications close and final decisions will be made May 14, and the selected intern will begin May 18.