Intern Architect
(0-5 Years Experience)
About Us:
At Neumann Monson Architects, we’re all about thoughtful design and strong connections. Based in Iowa City and Des Moines, we approach every project with a creative Midwestern sensibility, prioritizing trust, community, and impactful architecture. Guided by our core values—building trust, driving positive change, and redefining excellence—we craft purposeful designs that make a difference.
About the Role:
We’re looking for graduating architectural interns or those with up to five years of professional experience to join our team. This is a hands-on opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to exciting projects, and collaborate with a team that’s big on mentorship and support. If you’re curious, detail-oriented, and eager to take on new challenges, we’d love to hear from you!
What You’ll Do:
As an Intern Architect, you’ll support our project teams and help bring design ideas to life. Working closely with experienced mentors, you’ll tackle a variety of tasks to strengthen your technical and creative skills. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll be doing:
- Collaborating with design teams to develop creative solutions throughout all project phases.
- Producing design drawings, construction documents, presentation materials, and models.
- Creating analytical visuals like daylighting studies, shadow studies, and diagrams.
- Participating in project meetings, presentations, and coordination efforts.
- Researching materials and contributing to broader office initiatives
This is an in-person role, offering an immersive experience in our studio culture and projects.
What We’re Looking For:
If this sounds like you, we’d love to chat:
- A professional degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
- Skills in Revit, 3D modeling tools (SketchUp, Rhino), rendering software (Lumion, Enscape, D5), and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Bonus points for experience with coding tools (Dynamo, Grasshopper) or environmental modeling software.
- A collaborative mindset and passion for thoughtful, responsible design.
- Self-driven work ethic, someone with strong initiative.
- Work and/or residency permits for eligibility.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
At Neumann Monson, collaboration and creativity are at the heart of what we do. We foster a welcoming, open environment where everyone’s voice matters. Grounded in trust, empathy, and curiosity, we believe in continuous growth and thoughtful design processes. While we love the magic of in-person collaboration, we also support flexibility through occasional remote work to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, teach, and thrive in a team that values relationships and exploration.
We offer a benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth:
- Competitive Pay: Annual salary reviews, quarterly bonuses, and a commitment to pay equity.
- 401(k) with Profit Sharing: Generous contributions of up to 15% of your annual gross pay—no match required.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage with significant employer contributions.
- Generous Paid Leave: PTO, parental leave, and paid volunteer hours.
- Wellness Support: Annual wellness reimbursements and access to a private wellness room.
- Education: Up to $2,000 annually for professional development,
- Licensure: Reimbursement for exams once passed, licensure fees, and study materials.
- Flexibility: Options for occasional remote work and flexible scheduling.
- Community Impact: Paid volunteer hours, charitable giving programs, and support for involvement with organizations like AIA and USGBC.
Why Join Us?
At Neumann Monson, we celebrate diverse perspectives and believe in empowering our team to do their best work. As a certified JUST™ organization, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and inspiring workplace. Join us to create designs that make an impact and shape the future of architecture.
