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If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This position may be filled anywhere in the United States. Preference may be given to candidates that can work in one of the CannonDesign locations.
Given the high volume of this role, we will only be considering applications from the first 200 applicants.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As an intern with Open Hand Studio at CannonDesign, you’ll dive into the heart of a mission-driven design studio focused on social impact. You’ll explore our purpose, practices, and 2025 goals, then take the lead in shaping what’s next. You’ll have the opportunity to pitch bold, actionable ideas to enhance our work and bring at least 2–3 of them to life during your internship, leaving a real mark on projects that matter.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Immerse in the mission, values, and work of Open Hand Studio, gaining a strong understanding of its role within CannonDesign.
- Research and analyze current practices and 2025 strategic goals to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
- Develop and propose creative, actionable ideas that align with the studio’s objectives.
- Lead the implementation of 2–3 selected ideas, collaborating with team members and partners to ensure meaningful outcomes.
- Document and present the impact of your work, contributing to the studio’s storytelling and future planning.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Must be enrolled in and working toward a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in a relevant program.
- Prior experience or previous internship in a related field is preferred.
- Availability to commit to the full internship timeframe: July–August 2025.
- Proximity to a CannonDesign office is preferred to enable potential in-person engagement.
The salary range for this position is $22.50 - $27.50 Hourly. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time summer hours, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.
CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.
ABOUT WORKING HERE
- We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
- We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
- We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.
Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.
As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.
CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.
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