You must be a current architecture student in Dubai, returning in Autumn 2025, with design experience, software proficiency, teamwork skills, and the right to work without sponsorship.

You will learn from experts, enhance your design and visualization skills, and contribute to projects through diverse in-person and virtual learning opportunities.

Architecture & Urban Planning

Design

United Arab Emirates

Dubai

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Mental Health Care

Occupational Accident Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Vision Insurance

Large

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is an architecture, urban planning, and engineering firm renowned for its innovative and iconic designs worldwide. The company's primary focus is on creating sustainable and impactful structures that shape the built environment. Their ultimate mission is to push the boundaries of architectural design, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices to create spaces that inspire and endure. SOM's purpose is to enhance cities and communities through their visionary designs, contributing to the improvement of people's lives and the urban landscape. They are committed to delivering excellence in design, functionality, and sustainability, while also promoting social responsibility and environmental stewardship in every project they undertake.

Engineering & Construction

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)

We are a collective of architects, designers, engineers, and planners building a better future.

<div><div>At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.</div><div></div><div>
Success at SOM Means</div><div></div><ul><li><div>
Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.</div></li><li><div>
Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.</div></li><li><div>
Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.</div></li><li><div>
Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.</div></li><li><div>
Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.</div></li><li><div>
Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Summer Internship Program Overview</div><div></div><div>
The Summer Internship Program is open to applicants who are planning careers in architecture, structural &amp; sustainable engineering, urban planning, graphic design, or interior design. Spend the summer learning from experts in all of our design disciplines, building your design and visualization skills and contributing to world class design projects. Summer Interns participate in a wide range of in-person and virtual learning opportunities and events.</div><div></div><div>
SOM's Summer Internship Program will run from June 9, 2025 until August 15, 2025.</div><div></div><div>
Desired skills and expertise</div><div></div><ul><li><div>
Current student located in Dubai in an accredited bachelor&rsquo;s program or master&rsquo;s degree program in architecture or related field of study and returning to school in the Autumn of 2025.</div></li><li><div>
Some experience in the architectural profession or associated arts.</div></li><li><div>
Strong design capabilities as demonstrated in portfolio or work samples.</div></li><li><div>
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino and visualization software.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Please note</div><ul><li><div>
You must be returning to school in Autumn 2025 to be considered for a summer internship at SOM.</div></li><li><div>
Applicants who do not submit work samples will not be reviewed.</div></li><li><div>
Application deadline is January 24, 2025.</div></li><li><div>
You must have the right to work in Dubai without visa sponsorship.</div></li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Our Culture</div><div></div><div>
Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm.</div><div></div><div>
We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our <div>DEI Action Plan</div> was created to bring meaningful change to our profession, starting with our own culture and practices.</div><div></div><div>
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Visit this page to learn more about SOM's employment policy and how to apply offline: <div>www.som.com/employment_opportunities_and_policy</div></div><div></div><div>
For more about SOM: <div>www.som.com</div></div></div><div></div>

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.
Success at SOM Means
Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.
Summer Internship Program Overview
The Summer Internship Program is open to applicants who are planning careers in architecture, structural & sustainable engineering, urban planning, graphic design, or interior design. Spend the summer learning from experts in all of our design disciplines, building your design and visualization skills and contributing to world class design projects. Summer Interns participate in a wide range of in-person and virtual learning opportunities and events.
SOM's Summer Internship Program will run from June 9, 2025 until August 15, 2025.
Desired skills and expertise
Current student located in Dubai in an accredited bachelor’s program or master’s degree program in architecture or related field of study and returning to school in the Autumn of 2025.
Some experience in the architectural profession or associated arts.
Strong design capabilities as demonstrated in portfolio or work samples.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino and visualization software.
Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.
Please note
You must be returning to school in Autumn 2025 to be considered for a summer internship at SOM.
Applicants who do not submit work samples will not be reviewed.
Application deadline is January 24, 2025.
You must have the right to work in Dubai without visa sponsorship.
Our Culture
Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm.
We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our DEI Action Plan was created to bring meaningful change to our profession, starting with our own culture and practices.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Visit this page to learn more about SOM's employment policy and how to apply offline: www.som.com/employment_opportunities_and_policy
For more about SOM: www.som.com

Summer Intern - Architecture - Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)

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  At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.
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    Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
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    Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
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    Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
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    Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
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    Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
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    Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.
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  Summer Internship Program Overview
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  The Summer Internship Program is open to applicants who are planning careers in architecture, structural &amp; sustainable engineering, urban planning, graphic design, or interior design. Spend the summer learning from experts in all of our design disciplines, building your design and visualization skills and contributing to world class design projects. Summer Interns participate in a wide range of in-person and virtual learning opportunities and events.
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  SOM's Summer Internship Program will run from June 9, 2025 until August 15, 2025.
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  Desired skills and expertise
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    Current student located in Dubai in an accredited bachelor’s program or master’s degree program in architecture or related field of study and returning to school in the Autumn of 2025.
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    Some experience in the architectural profession or associated arts.
   </div></li>
  <li>
   <div>
    Strong design capabilities as demonstrated in portfolio or work samples.
   </div></li>
  <li>
   <div>
    Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino and visualization software.
   </div></li>
  <li>
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    Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.
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 </ul>
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  Please note
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 <ul>
  <li>
   <div>
    You must be returning to school in Autumn 2025 to be considered for a summer internship at SOM.
   </div></li>
  <li>
   <div>
    Applicants who do not submit work samples will not be reviewed.
   </div></li>
  <li>
   <div>
    Application deadline is January 24, 2025.
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    You must have the right to work in Dubai without visa sponsorship.
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  <br> Our Culture
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  Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm.
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our 
  <div>
   DEI Action Plan
  </div> was created to bring meaningful change to our profession, starting with our own culture and practices.
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Visit this page to learn more about SOM's employment policy and how to apply offline: 
  <div>
   www.som.com/employment_opportunities_and_policy
  </div>
 </div>
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  For more about SOM: 
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   www.som.com
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Summer Intern - Architecture

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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)

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