Summer Internship 2026 - Huntsville Studio

Description

Are you looking to join a larger firm that still has a small, family feel for the summer?

We are seeking a creative, innovative, and talented Summer Interns to join any of our eleven studio locations – Asheville, NC, Charlotte, NC: Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC, Greenville, SC, Spartanburg, SC, Augusta, GA, Atlanta, GA, Columbus, GA, Huntsville, AL, and West Columbia, SC!

The ideal candidate will have completed their second year of undergrad or higher in either an architecture or interior design program.

Opportunities exist across all practice areas- Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12, Civic and Cultural, Commercial, Industrial and Living.

Next Steps: When you submit your application, please include your resume and portfolio. Portfolios can be submitted as a link to your online version or a PDF. If submitting as a PDF, please include as an attachment with your resume. Applicant must provide a portfolio to be considered for an internship opportunity.

About McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS): McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture is a studio-based, client-focused and community-oriented firm founded in 1955. The firm represents a collaborative group of dedicated and enthusiastic design professionals who believe function, beauty, constructability, and cost-effectiveness are integral attributes of good environmental design. McMillan Pazdan Smith has 300+ employees across several locations in the Southeast.

What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at MPS is “People-oriented.” Our team members all share a commitment to building positive relationships with the clients we serve and meaningful connections together within their teams inside of the firm through our core values of Elevate and Inspire, Foster Trust, Serve with Integrity, Stay Curious, and We not I.

We are firmly rooted in the communities we serve and have a deep commitment to making the communities around us better as design professionals. Our welcoming, down-to-earth culture, plus opportunities for all team members to be creative and challenged to learn and experience a multitude of diverse projects, have resulted in industry-low turnover. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to grow your career with us!

A Day in the Life of a Summer Intern: The summer architectural and interior design interns will work on a variety of challenging assignments across all project phases from conceptual design through construction documentation. In this role, the summer architectural intern will work in a collaborative, hands-on environment and be exposed to a wide range of design experiences. Ideal candidates will be enrolled in an accredited architectural program, have demonstrated innovative design solutions, possess excellent time management skills, be able to absorb new concepts quickly, have clear communication skills, be able to work both collaboratively and independently, and have a strong desire to produce good design. Additionally, candidates should be familiar with a variety of industry related software to include Autodesk’s Revit, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite. Previous internship experience in an architectural firm is preferred but not required.

About You: First and foremost, we want you to be curious & creative - this is an excellent opportunity to learn, grow and contribute in a diverse environment and we want you to utilize this experience to learn as much as possible! Below is a list of additional requirements:

• Completed at least second year of undergrad in architectural or interior design program
• Familiarity with industry software - Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite
• Previous internship experience is preferred, but not required

Next Steps: When you submit your application, please include your resume and portfolio. Portfolios can be submitted as a link to your online version or a PDF. If submitting as a PDF, please include as an attachment with your resume.

Ready to apply? If this career opportunity sounds like a fit for you and you are ready to join the MPS team, click on the ‘apply’ button below.

Requirements

Workplace Environment Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to hazardous working conditions in conjunction with construction site visits. The noise level in the c