About Handel Architects
Handel Architects is an award-winning, full-service architecture, planning, and interior design firm with offices in San Francisco, New York, Boston, and Hong Kong. We specialize in innovative, sustainability-driven solutions that shape vibrant communities worldwide.
Our San Francisco office focuses on complex mixed-use and multi-family residential projects, ranging from boutique urban infill to large-scale high-rise developments.
We’re a collaborative team of passionate architects and designers who thrive in an open studio environment. We share ideas, support each other, and design spaces that positively impact lives. Our culture values creativity, camaraderie, and growth—we celebrate achievements, work hard, and genuinely enjoy what we do.
This role is based in our San Francisco office, with in-person collaboration Monday through Thursday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM—offering a balance of structure and flexibility in a creative, team-focused environment. The Summer 2026 position runs for 8–12 weeks, with flexible start and end dates.
About the Job
Our San Francisco office is seeking a smart, curious, and energetic summer intern who is eager to grow both technically and creatively.
You’ll support design teams on projects across various phases. This is a great opportunity for a motivated designer looking to gain professional experience in a supportive, collaborative setting.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Architecture
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively on a team
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Self-motivated
- Experience with graphic presentation tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Experience with 3D modeling and rendering tools (Rhino, SketchUp, V-Ray, Grasshopper)
- Experience with Revit
What We Offer
- Salary: $25–28 per hour
- Professional development opportunities
- Team happy hours and social events
- Downtown office near Powell BART/Muni station
- Calm, collaborative work environment
