Design Assistant (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Location: Copenhagen

Department: Architects

Employment Type: Fixed term-job salary

In our Copenhagen office, we are always looking for talented and self-motivated architecture students who are eager to learn, contribute and develop their skills.

As an Intern at BIG, you will become part of a dynamic and international creative community. You will work alongside experienced architects on projects across different typologies, locations and scales, while taking part in an environment shaped by collaboration, curiosity and continuous learning.

The role
As a Design Assistant, you will contribute to projects at different stages of the design process, from early conceptual design through to technical development and detailing. Working under the guidance of senior team members, you will contribute to the development and communication of architectural ideas and support the production of drawing sets and project material.

Your work may include:

• Developing and testing design options
• Producing diagrams, drawings, models and visualizations
• Working with both digital and physical models
• Supporting conceptual, design development and technical work
• Contributing to presentations and design communication
• Collaborating with architects, designers, engineers and other consultants
• Developing an understanding of materials, products and construction methods
• Contributing to the resolution of design and technical challenges through creative and innovative thinking

As you develop in the role, you will have opportunities to take on greater responsibility, contribute to design decisions and propose conceptual and technical solutions. You will also gain insight into project management and the collaboration between architects, clients, consultants, authorities and other project stakeholders.

The ideal candidate:

• Has completed at least two years of architectural education
• Is currently enrolled as a student of architecture
• Has experience with Rhino and/or Revit and the Adobe Creative Suite
• Is flexible, curious and open to new ways of working
• Can take initiative while responding constructively to direction and feedback
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Is fluent in English
• Is available for an internship at BIG for a minimum of six months

Please note: Graduates at Master's level or graduates of a five-year Bachelor's programme cannot be considered for internships, even if they retain student status. Your educational status will be verified, and you will be required to sign a declaration prior to starting your internship.

What we offer
As part of BIG's Copenhagen office, you will:

• Contribute to Danish and international projects
• Work in multidisciplinary and international teams
• Learn from experienced architects and designers
• Develop your conceptual, technical and communication skills
• Gain experience with digital design and modelling tools
• Take part in a culture of critique, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Participate in social events, courses and other activities across the office

Application
Please upload your CV and portfolio with your application. Applications without a portfolio, a portfolio URL or a QR code linking to your portfolio will not be considered.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews are conducted continuously.

Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.