Planning Intern Associate - Summer 2026

KTGY

With strategic office locations across the U.S. and more than three decades of design leadership, KTGY brings together architecture, interior design, branded environments and urban design to realize innovative concepts for how people live. Guided by our core values of design, collaboration, care and partnership our teams realize solutions that make a positive impact for our clients, communities, individuals and the environment. We merge vision, research and our people-centric storytelling and design process to transform possibilities into thriving residential, retail, hospitality and mixed-use destinations. 

Job Title: Intern Associate (Planning - Summer 2026)

Location: Irvine, CA

Irvine Planning & Urban Design: Our urban design team provides the expertise needed to create the framework for new destinations for the built environment. This highly collaborative studio works with all KTGY offices and studios across the country. They provide site planning, visioning, and large-scale master planned development services. Whether the site calls for an urban mixed use district, a ten-acre community park, a hillside development, or a new 5,000-acre master planned community, this team blends creative design, market research and environmental considerations to create successful places for people. Great urban design pushes this team to visit and experience new places, districts and communities whenever possible.

Role Overview

As an intern associate, you will support the project team by assisting with and contributing to active design projects. The ideal candidate will be passionate and curious about architecture and sustainability, someone who displays a positive attitude and is unafraid to ask questions. This role is an opportunity to show talent and initiative; you will work cooperatively with a professional team to complete project deliverables. If you want to jump into a role with real responsibility, send us your application today.  

• Gain experience on both the design and technical sides of a project team
• Design in AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp
• Participate in site visits and client meetings
• Experience opportunities to work with project teams on projects under design and construction
• Develop relationships and build camaraderie with your peers
• Benefit from a curriculum of sessions led by KTGY's key leaders

 Key Job Functions

• Participate in the following design phases: 
  1. Site Planning/Conceptual Design/Schematic Development
  2. Design Development
  3. Construction Documentation
  4. Construction Administration
• Assist with distribution of files, prints, etc.
• Research materials and colors, prepare color boards and presentation materials.
• Organize and maintain product data and material samples.
• Consistently re-examine work as completed to verify proper execution; yellow out redlines as work progresses.
• Edit and revise drawings.
• Participate in and support field observation, measurement and photographic surveys as requested.
• Apply standards and quality control measures.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Required Skills and Abilities

• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Ability to research and learn various codes and ordinances.
• Basic proficiency using the following software:
  • Revit (Required)
  • AutoCAD (Preferred)
  • SketchUp
  • Adobe Suite
  • MS Office

 Required Experience and Education 

• Entry level position. No professional experience is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of college completed
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's or Master's level architectural/planning program

The wage range that the Company expects to pay is $ per hour.

There is currently no deadline because KTGY is accepting applications on an ongoing basis.