Intern Architect

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Intern Architect

(0-5 Years Experience)

About Us

At Neumann Monson Architects, we’re all about thoughtful design and strong connections. Based in Iowa City and Des Moines, we approach every project with a creative Midwestern sensibility, prioritizing trust, community, and impactful architecture. Guided by our core values—building trust, driving positive change, and redefining excellence—we craft purposeful designs that make a difference.

About the Role

We’re looking for graduating architectural interns or those with up to five years of professional experience to join our team. This is a hands-on opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to exciting projects, and collaborate with a team that’s big on mentorship and support. If you’re curious, detail-oriented, and eager to take on new challenges, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

As an Intern Architect, you’ll support our project teams and help bring design ideas to life. Working closely with experienced mentors, you’ll tackle a variety of tasks to strengthen your technical and creative skills. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll be doing:

Collaborating with design teams to develop creative solutions throughout all project phases.

Producing design drawings, construction documents, presentation materials, and models.

Creating analytical visuals like daylighting studies, shadow studies, and diagrams.

Participating in project meetings, presentations, and coordination efforts.

Researching materials and contributing to broader office initiatives

This is an in-person role, offering an immersive experience in our studio culture and projects.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to chat

A professional degree in architecture from an accredited institution.

Skills in Revit, 3D modeling tools (SketchUp, Rhino), rendering software (Lumion, Enscape, D5), and Adobe Creative Suite.

Bonus points for experience with coding tools (Dynamo, Grasshopper) or environmental modeling software.

A collaborative mindset and passion for thoughtful, responsible design.

Self-driven work ethic, someone with strong initiative.

Work and/or residency permits for eligibility.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Neumann Monson, collaboration and creativity are at the heart of what we do. We foster a welcoming, open environment where everyone’s voice matters. Grounded in trust, empathy, and curiosity, we believe in continuous growth and thoughtful design processes.

While we love the magic of in-person collaboration, we also support flexibility through occasional remote work to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, teach, and thrive in a team that values relationships and exploration.

We offer a benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth:

Competitive Pay: Annual salary reviews, quarterly bonuses, and a commitment to pay equity.

401(k) with Profit Sharing: Generous contributions of up to 15% of your annual gross pay—no match required.

Comprehensive Insurance: Health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage with significant employer contributions.

Generous Paid Leave: PTO, parental leave, and paid volunteer hours.

Wellness Support: Annual wellness reimbursements and access to a private wellness room.

Education: Up to $2,000 annually for professional development,

Licensure: Reimbursement for exams once passed, licensure fees, and study materials.

Flexibility: Options for occasional remote work and flexible scheduling.

Community Impact: Paid volunteer hours, charitable giving programs, and support for involvement with organizations like AIA and USGBC.

Why Join Us?

At Neumann Monson, we celebrate diverse perspectives and believe in empowering our team to do their best work. As a certified JUST™ organization, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and inspiring workplace. Join us to create designs that make an impact and shape the future of architecture.

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2022 AIA EP Friendly Firm

Neumann Monson is recognized (our seventh time!) for nurturing young talent.

AIA Iowa and AIA National Young Architect

With three state and three national recognitions, NM-ers are emerging as industry leaders.

AIA Iowa Medal of Honor

Neumann Monson’s leadership has been recognized twice for driving the industry forward.

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Our success relies on the strength of our team. We’re always looking for confident, curious individuals who thrive on collaboration and input. If that sounds like you, explore our career opportunities and see how you can drive positive change.

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Iowa City

221 East College Street,

Suite 303

Iowa City, Iowa 52240

319.338.7878

Des Moines

111 East Grand Avenue,

Suite 105

Des Moines, Iowa 50309

515.339.7800

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