Internship Architecture

About the Company:

OMA is an international architecture and urbanism practice founded in 1975. With offices in Rotterdam, New York, Hong Kong, and Australia, the practice is led by seven partners: Rem Koolhaas, Reinier de Graaf, Iyad Alsaka, Shohei Shigematsu (NY), Jason Long (NY), David Gianotten, and Chris van Duijn. Over the past four decades, OMA has produced a broad portfolio of projects, employing a team of more than 200 architects, designers, and researchers with a diverse range of experience and expertise. AMO, a research and design studio, often works in parallel with OMA’s clients, enriching architecture with intelligence drawn from a wide range of other disciplines.

About the Role:

OMA’s Rotterdam office is looking for Architecture Interns to join our design team from April 2025. As an Architecture Intern, you will contribute to various projects while receiving mentorship from experienced architecture professionals. This opportunity is ideal for talented and ambitious architecture students or recent graduates eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

Qualifications:

• Currently studying Architecture or a related field, or a recent graduate with an Architecture degree.
• Strong graphic design and rendering skills.
• Proficiency in Rhino and AutoCAD.
• Excellent command of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong craft and model-making abilities.
• Knowledge of Revit is a plus.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; additional languages (Arabic, French, German) are a plus.
• A collaborative team player.
• Previous internship experience at an international architecture firm is preferred, though not required.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, complex environment.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with project teams during the concept design phases, further design development and project execution.
• Engage actively in team discussions and support colleagues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to projects by creating physical models, 3D models, visualizations, and graphic representations, and assist in preparing presentations.
• Use industry-standard design and modeling software (e.g., AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit) for designing, drafting, rendering and data analysis.

What We Offer:

• A monthly stipend as part of the compensation package.
• Complimentary access to the company canteen, with fresh and healthy lunch options.
• An excellent opportunity to learn from and collaborate with experienced architects and designers, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced and international environment.