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Hutker Architects is a design-led residential practice dedicated to creating custom, heirloom homes. We are inspired by craft, collaboration, and a deep respect for place and believe great homes emerge from strong ideas, careful listening, and a culture that nurtures curiosity. Our mission is to continuously and passionately advance the art of dwelling and the joy of living.
We are offering a Summer Architectural Designer Internship Program for students interested in gaining hands-on experience in high-end residential architecture. Interns are fully integrated into studio teams and exposed to all phases of the architectural process, from early design through documentation and construction support. This is a full-time summer internship based onsite at our Martha's Vineyard studio location.
Program Experience
Summer Interns work closely with Project Managers and design teams, contributing to both creative and technical aspects of active projects. The program is designed to provide meaningful, real-world experience through direct involvement in design development, documentation, modeling, presentations, and site exposure, while learning within a collaborative studio environment.
Responsibilities and Duties
Interns support Project Managers and project teams with assigned tasks and are expected to meet project deadlines, follow established workflows, and align with Hutker Architects’ design standards and aesthetic.
\n- Produce and update CAD drawings including plans, elevations, sections, and interior elevations based on redlines and direction from the Project Manager
- Assist with design development and construction documentation
- Participate in schematic design discussions and design review meetings
- Create project graphics, diagrams, and presentation materials
- Measure and document existing conditions and produce existing conditions drawings
- Build physical and digital architectural models
- Attend meetings and participate in construction observation at site visits, as applicable
- Track assigned tasks, deliverables, and hours to support project performance
- Image scanning, photo editing, and basic rendering
- Product and material research
- Assemble image packages and presentation boards
- Prepare and distribute project materials including drawings and presentation packages
- Plot drawings for client presentations and construction documents
- Provide general administrative support to the studio as needed
- Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate architecture program
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn
- Prior architectural internship experience preferred
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit with a solid understanding of architectural drawings
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to produce physical and digital models
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a studio setting
- Must be able to work full-time from our Martha's Vineyard studio location in Vineyard Haven, MA
Why Hutker?
Because you will do meaningful work, take on real responsibility, and grow through hands-on involvement in the full process of designing and realizing thoughtful residential architecture.
Hutker Architects is a firm of 60 professionals in four offices across Massachusetts. We share a passion for place and a belief that houses are the most important structures people occupy. We are inspired by the unique challenge of creating “home” for each client that will be enjoyed for generations.
Application Details
Hutker Architects will be accepting applications for the 2026 Summer Internship Program through 2/28/26. To be considered, all application materials must be submitted by this deadline.
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio showcasing your work and design skills.
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