Summer Intern
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 summer interns 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!
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who thrive in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will:
- Have a strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude.
- Currently working towards a degree in architecture, interior design, or another design-related field.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Demonstrate strong design and graphic abilities, a commitment to craft, and model-making proficiency.
- Be fluent in written and spoken English; additional language skills are a bonus.
- Have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.
What You’ll Do
As a summer intern, you’ll have the opportunity to actively participate in all aspects of the design process. Your responsibilities may include:
- Producing drawings, renderings, and presentations.
- Building physical and digital models.
- Collaborating with project teams under the guidance of project leaders and partners.
- Contribute to office-wide initiatives and activities.
This is an in-person role, offering an immersive experience in our studio culture and projects.
Skills and Proficiencies
To be considered, you should have experience with:
- Revit
- 3D modeling software (e.g., SketchUp, Rhino)
- Rendering tools (e.g., Lumion, Enscape, D5)
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with coding tools (e.g., Dynamo, Grasshopper) and environmental modeling software (e.g., Insight 360) is a plus but not required.
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.
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.
