United States onlyGiven 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.
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.
