internship architecture

De Zwarte Hond is looking for enthusiastic and talented architecture students interns for our design teams in Rotterdam.

Are you interested in the relationship between buildings and their surroundings? Would you like to design buildings that contribute to the quality of the city and the places where people live, work and come together? And would you like to learn how to develop a strong design down to the smallest detail, from the first sketch to realisation? Then you might be a good fit for our team.

What can you expect from an internship at De Zwarte Hond?

You will work on projects at different stages, from initial vision to execution. Along the way, you will develop both your design and presentation skills. You enjoy working out details with care and translating your ideas for better places into inspiring drawings and designs.

You will join one of our design teams, working under the guidance of an experienced architect. You will also have a dedicated internship mentor to support your professional development. You will be based at our office in the centre of Rotterdam, where you will work alongside more than 50 enthusiastic colleagues and have plenty of opportunities to learn.

An internship at De Zwarte Hond lasts at least four consecutive months and takes place between February and September 2027. You will be available to work 32–40 hours per week.

What we are looking for

• You are eager to learn, enthusiastic and creative, and enjoy working as part of a team.
• You can communicate your ideas clearly, both visually and verbally.
• You are fluent in English. Speaking Dutch or German as well is an advantage.
• You have experience with Adobe software and 3D modelling software, such as SketchUp or Rhino. Knowledge of Archicad is an advantage.
• You are currently enrolled at a university of applied sciences or a university.
• International candidates must have the appropriate residence and work status (EU study or exchange visa) to undertake an internship in the Netherlands.

Interested? Here’s how to apply

Send your cover letter (maximum one A4 page), CV and portfolio (maximum 5 MB), all in PDF format, to Leonie at jobs@dezwartehond.nl. We will respond within one month.

About De Zwarte Hond

De Zwarte Hond is a design practice with approximately 120 employees and offices in Groningen, Rotterdam, Cologne and Berlin. Combining expertise in architecture, urban design and research, we add value to every project and the wider urban and regional context in which it is situated. We are fully committed to our designs and take responsibility for their realisation. The final result should be just as ambitious and carefully considered as the initial ideas that inspire it.