Unsolicited Internships

About the job

We are looking for curious and motivated interns who are passionate about creating cities for people to join our offices in New York and San Francisco. The positions are full time for 3 months usually starting in June(start and end dates are flexible). In some cases, internships can be extended.

As an interdisciplinary firm that works across design, policy, strategy, and research we seek candidates who have demonstrated interest and experience in developing projects that span across disciplines and advance people-first urbanism.

Who are we looking for

• Applicants should be entering their final year of studies in a masters program in urban design, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture or other field related to design and behaviour in cities.

• We are especially interested in candidates that have experience working and studying at the intersection of spatial planning/design and social science, environmental policy, social equity, or public health.

• For architects, landscape architects, and urban designers knowledge of Rhino and Adobe (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) is a requirement.

• Familiarity with visualization and data processing are a plus (e.g. Enscape, V-ray, Grasshopper, QGIS, Tableau, Python, AutoCAD).

• Candidates are expected to work in person from either our New York or San Francisco studio. Full remote work is not possible for these positions.

• Applicants must be fluent in English. Fluency in Spanish, or other languages are a plus.

• Applicants must already be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.

What do we offer?

• A chance to work on high-profile, unique, and varied projects with a diverse and experienced team from one of the global leaders in people-first urban development.

• An opportunity to experience real client interaction with the different parties involved in the design process.

• For applicants graduating in 2025, successful internships may be extended up to six months to provide an opportunity for preferential consideration for appropriate full-time salaried positions, as they become available.

• Compensation is $30/hour.

Gehl is a global leader in people centered urban design. We have offices in Copenhagen, New York City and San Francisco. Our offices are focused on design and implementation of high quality, 'people first' urban environments internationally. We are a dynamic and talented team that includes architects, landscape architects, urban designers, social and data scientists, planners, researchers and practitioners. 

Apply for the job

Submit your motivational letter (max one-page), CV, and portfolio (links to external portfolios will not be considered). We hire on an rolling basis. A Gehl representative will reach out to qualified applicants if they are interested in an interview.

Gehl is an equal opportunity employer. Great cities and places are ones where we can be different together. Gehl values a diverse workplace and encourages all gender identities or expressions, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Please do not inquire by phone or in person, or send printed material.