Architecture Design Intern

About Lyft

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

Lyft’s Real Estate & Operations Team develops and manages a diverse portfolio of property leases including office, industrial, retail, parking, and lab spaces with a variety of equipment and operational uses supporting all Lyft lines of business globally.

About the Architecture Design Intern Role

We’re seeking a motivated intern to support the Real Estate Development team in the architectural development of new sites, small design projects at existing sites and the documentation of design standards. This is a unique opportunity to work in-house at a tech company on the client's side of an architectural project.

Responsibilities

• Specification book preparation: Create and organize technical documents, including drawings, and specifications, ensuring they adhere to project standards
• File management: Organize and maintain project files, both digital and physical with samples
• Project support: Assist with project tasks across different phases of design and construction
• Partner with team members on conceptual floor plan and schematic design development for field locations
• Create signage packages based on brand standards
• Collaborate with Architecture and Design Managers with 3D modeling of spaces

Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction, or a related architectural design field with a graduation date between December 2026 and Summer 2027 (required).
• For any candidates who are master's students who worked between their bachelor's and master's programs: candidates should also have less than 2 years of relevant full-time work experience.
• 1-2 years of experience (internships or entry-level roles) in technical support, operations, or customer service
• Experience working in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and 3D Sketchup is required
• Familiar with reading construction documents
• Comfortable communicating design concepts and processes
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing and through drawings/sketches
• Exceptional problem-solving and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• Proven self-starter with an entrepreneurial and scrappy spirit
• Knowledge of Lyft (and Flexdrive) brand and mission

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Mental health benefits
• In addition to holidays, interns receive 2 days paid time off and 3 days sick time off
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program

Work Environment

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role.

Key skills/competency

• Architectural Development
• Design Documentation
• Specification Preparation
• CAD Software
• 3D Modeling
• Construction Documents
• Space Planning
• Brand Standards
• Project Support
• Real Estate Operations