Skidmore, Owings& Merrill LLP (SOM) is one of the leadingarchitecture, interior design,engineering, and urban- planning firms in the world, with a 75-yearreputation for designexcellence and a portfolio that includes some of the mostimportant architecture of the 20th and 21st centuries. Since its inception, SOM has been a leader in the research and development of innovative technologies, processes and ideas, many of which have had a lasting impact on       the built environment. The firm has been honored with more than 1100 awards. The American Instituteof      Architects has recognized SOM twice with its highesthonor, the Architecture Firm Award—in 1962 and again in 1996. Thefirm maintains officesin Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Washington, DC, London, Hong Kong, Shanghaiand Dubai.

SOM's multifaceted practice includes: Architecture, MEP/Building Services, DigitalDesign, Graphics, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Structural & Civil Engineering, Sustainable Design, Urban Design and Planning.

SOM is looking for some Internsfor Architecture and Urban Planningteams in Shanghaioffice now. However,there is flexibility in the dates based on the student’s schoolschedule. In addition to architectural/urban planning work experience, interns will have the opportunity to participate in the Profession Program, which includeslunchtime seminars hosted by SOM Shanghaioffice in all disciplines supplemented by a varietyof architecturally focusedfield.  Work experience can be expected toinclude the following tasks:

Description:

·  Performwork on basic segments of architectural projects.

·  Assist ingeneral preparation of design and construction documents, including models.

·  Performbasic documentation and presentation work.

·  Developunderstanding of building materials, details and construction and documentation techniques.

·  Develop andunderstanding of and adherence to firmwide procedures and protocols.

Please note this job description containsonly a partial listing of duties or responsibilities that are requiredof the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

·  Applicants must be enrolledin a 4-5-year undergraduate degreeor master’s programor student training program; typically interns are entering the last year of program;graduates will not be acceptedinto the Internship Program.

·  Limitedexperience in the architectural profession or associated arts.

·  Demonstratesbasic abilities in drawing and rendering.

·  Strongverbal and written communications skills.

·  Modelbuilding skills.

·  Computer knowledge/abilities includinguse of word-processing and e-mail programs, AutoCAD,REVIT, Adobe Applications and 3D Visualization Programs including Rhinoand Grasshopper.

REMINDERS:

Please send your application in English to: sh.employment@som.com with subject “Applicant Name – Internship application”.

Applicants who do not submit work samples will not be reviewed. Work samples should be one PDF attachment, 10- 20 pages, maximum 6 MB.

Resume mustinclude software proficiencies.