Student Intern Summer 2026 - Architecture

Irvine, CA

Seasonal

Lionakis

Student (College)

Are you an architecture student who flourishes when part of a cohesive team where collaboration and ideas flow freely? Do you thrive in an imaginative and inventive environment? If you want to work for a firm that is taking concrete action toward equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, we're currently seeking architectural students to participate in our 2026 Emerging Professionals (EP) Summer Internship Program. This Student Intern will be assigned to an architectural studio within our Orange County office. Applicants must be current students working towards an accredited degree in Architecture to be considered.

As the Student Intern, you will…

Be under direction of project team leader, use Revit, Photoshop, and/or InDesign in the production of project deliverables.
Support project team leader in the research and review of products and materials.
Experience multidisciplinary educational sessions and opportunities through the emerging professionals program.

The Must-Haves (Required)

Must be a current student working towards an accredited degree in Architecture with a minimum of three (3) years of college/university coursework completed.

The Like-to-Haves (Not Required)

Basic knowledge of MS Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Basic experience with Photoshop and/or InDesign.
Basic experience with Revit.

Application Requirements:

To be considered for this opportunity, potential candidates must complete the online application and screening questions, in addition to uploading the following materials to their applications:

Cover Letter – Including intent and purpose
Resume
Sample of work (upon request)

Why You’ll Love Lionakis…
At Lionakis, people and design come first. You’ll find:

A collaborative, design-forward culture that values creativity, mentorship, and shared success.
The chance to shape stories that impact real communities.
A workplace deeply committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – in our projects, our people, and our culture.

Join us and help bring our design vision to life—one story at a time.

Hourly Rate: $25

Studies have shown that underrepresented individuals like women; LGBTQIA+; and BIPOC, among others, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in a job description or posting. Because we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, we understand the best candidate may come from a non-traditional background to our field of work. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described above. Diversity makes us better.

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