VIA Design is an award winning architectural, planning and urban redevelopment firm located in the heard of Downtown Norfolk, VA. We are known for the prominence, scale and appropriateness of our projects contributing to delicate contextual environments. For over 30 years, VIA has consistently delivered superior design and thought-value services. Our creative process brings forward appropriate, custom, creative solutions for each commission and we go the extra mile to ensure our designs support the needs of our clients. These contributions primarily revolve around Waterfront and Urban Redevelopment sites, Institutional scaled multi-family housing developments, and Higher Education/Municipal Public Facilities. Consider joining our team and become a part of a firm that continues to evolve and lead changes in our industry.
The Intern position provides an exciting opportunity to play a meaningful role in providing technical development, sustainable strategies, and contributions to the design and production of architectural projects under the direct supervision of the project manager or principal in charge. This is an in-person position wherein the intern will be spending most of their time one to one with a principal shadowing and having the opportunity to hear different conversations. They will work collaboratively with various project teams of architects, interior designers, and engineers and will be encouraged to be an active part of our team. VIA has different committee’s that our staff participates in, and the intern will be able to get involved in focused committees depending on their interests and talents.
The Intern Fellowship will allow a team of interns with different backgrounds to collaborate on a project together throughout the summer and learn from each other. The Fellowship objective is for each intern to leave with a wealth of gained knowledge and a completed piece to carry forward into their portfolio. We offer our interns the autonomy to perform research and form their own design concept for a real project within the firm. Our principals invest in giving our interns a valuable experience in different parts of the industry such as: pre-design field work, construction administration, client meetings, construction site visits, and design exercises in the office. Our goal is to inspire new designers and provide a meaningful experience that equips each intern with valuable lessons that will help launch their careers after graduation. We are excited to welcome fresh ideas and new approaches to our firm!
The right candidate will demonstrate a passion for architecture and design, and will possess the following:
- Pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design/architecture, graphic design, or a related field
- Minimum completion of two years in course study is required
- Strong design and technical skills
- The ability to communicate design intent effectively through sketching and digital production
- A demonstrated eye for excellent design
- Clear presentation and graphic capabilities
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Fluency in current Revit and Adobe Creative Suite software
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work on a team
If you are interested in a paid internship, please email your resume and cover letter to Blai Horth bhorth@viadesignarchitects.com with the applicable position in the subject.