At Ballinger, we are passionate about complex challenges and real-world problem solving. Design challenges come in all shapes and sizes, and the ones we prefer test us as design professionals. We seek out complex projects with a big impact because they require us to ask tough questions, synthesize data, and push past the boundaries of existing answers into the realm of innovative solutions. Ballinger team members thrive on those challenges because our clients do, too: our work for them enables their ambitious endeavors in science and medicine, research and government, manufacturing and technology. Ballinger welcomes ambition with career development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. Here ideas will always be more important than hierarchy because they result in buildings as transformative as the missions they serve.
Our interdisciplinary teams collaborate on solutions that require a synthesis of disciplines. We believe integrating architecture, planning, interior design, and engineering is key to achieving excellence in the design of transformative environments. We were one of the first firms to merge the disciplines into professional practice. At Ballinger, architectural and interior designers work collaboratively and creatively with planners and engineers. Our range of skills, perspectives and experiences, directed toward a common goal, produces groundbreaking outcomes.
We are seeking Architecture and Interior Design students for our Summer Internship Program.
Responsibilities And Qualifications
Assignments may include working with a team through programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, construction documentation and/or construction administration activities. You will be providing general support for project teams with a focus on the development of presentation materials and building documentation. You will have the opportunity to further develop your computer graphics skills and 3D modeling.
Responsibilities
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• Draft / Model documents
• Pick up redlines in document set
• Produce 3D Renderings
• Development knowledge of Ballinger’s project types (healthcare, academic/lab/research, corporate/workspace)
Requirements
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• Ability to take direction within a larger team.
• Familiarity in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Familiarity in one or more of the following: Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape or other modeling software applications.
• Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas.
• Attention to Detail
Experience
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• 0-1 year of experience
Education
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• Enrolled as an Architecture Student undergraduate program or enrolled in a graduate program for architecture, interior design or a related field
Team Structure
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• Reports to the Studio Leader
It is the policy of Ballinger to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hairstyle/texture), religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ballinger prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
What We Offer
Orientation - Attend scheduled orientation activities with Ballinger Operations Staff and Studio Leads
Team Member Survey - We want to hear from you! Complete a survey so we know how to best cater their experience over the summer and help you get the most out of the Internship.
Office Tour - A Ballinger team member will give a guided tour of the studio, including our model shop and materials library.
Pair with a Mentor - Interns will be matched with a mentor who is a point of contact to discuss goals for the summer, help interns find their way at Ballinger, and are responsible for checking in with the paired intern throughout the summer.
Meet & Greet - Early in the summer Ballinger will host a meet and greet for all Interns Recent Grad Panel. Late in the summer, we host a Recent Grad Panel with young Ballinger professionals. They’ll answer questions and share their experiences. They’ll address why they chose Ballinger and describe their experience after graduation.
Construction Site Visits - When possible, Interns will tour local projects under construction.
Monthly Forums - Interns have the opportunity to join the whole office during our monthly forums where we discuss recent project activities, and firm updates and occasionally have staff presentations on travels, projects, hobbies, and other activities.
Education Events - Along with all Ballinger staff, you are invited to participate in lunch and learns from external product reps, and lunch sessions organized by Ballinger staff.
Lunch with Leadership - On occasion, participate in a lunchtime chat with members of Ballinger leadership. Ask questions and learn about career possibilities.
End of Summer Evaluation Survey - We want to hear about the intern’s experience working with us over the summer. We will use your feedback to continually improve our program.
Feedback Interview - Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in an exit interview with the Intern Coordinator to share their experiences and help Ballinger gather feedback.
Location
This Internship is an in-person opportunity and is based in our Philadelphia, PA headquarters.
Please attach a copy of your Portfolio (PDF), resume and cover letter to this application. The cover letter should include what you hope to achieve through participation in the Internship. Portfolios can be attached as PDF documents under the resume upload section of the application.
