p>With guidance from the position's mentors, the intern will: - Collaborate with the Exhibition Design team on active projects, contributing to all phases of the design process from concept development through installation;
- Produce design materials including floor plans, elevations, maquettes, and 3D models using software such as Vectorworks and SketchUp;
- Conduct site surveys and model existing gallery spaces to support current and future exhibition planning;
- Participate in regular team meetings and intern cohort programs, including mentorship check-ins and museum-wide professional development sessions.
- Undergraduate or graduate student; recent graduates (within one year of graduation) will also be considered;
- Applicants must be based in the Chicagoland area and/or attending school in the Chicagoland area over the course of the internship term;
- Academic background in Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, or a related field;
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, proactive mindset;
- Interest in the relationship between art, architecture, and design;
- Willingness to learn new software, including Vectorworks and SketchUp, if not already familiar.