Architectural Design Student

Imagine working side by side with a team of passionate architects and designers who are transforming aspirations into built forms!

The Architectural Design Student is an integral member of our design team. In this role, the student will apply their creative design and software skills to complete the production, detailing, and coordination of a wide range of unique, complex, and high-quality projects. These include Mid to High-Rise, Mixed-use, Residential and Commercial projects, Cultural, Institutional, Education, Custom Residential, Hospitality, Master Planning and Interior Projects. We are seeking to fill this role for the Winter 2026 term, from January to April 2026.

Our Student Interns:

• Participate in various architectural and interior design projects in collaboration with our Design teams

• Are involved in practical learning, educational sessions, and mentorship opportunities

• Learn to focus on delivering successful architectural communication of projects at various scales
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the team and project needs

To help you achieve your objectives you will have:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Architecture / Interior Design program

• Completed 3rd year of an undergraduate program or the first year of a graduate program

• A portfolio that presents an innovative design process and thoughtful solutions

• Skills in using architectural industry standard software including Revit, AutoCAD, 3D Modelling, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Sketch-Up and select rendering software

Tools and software that our Student Interns use:

• Revit

• AutoCAD

• Rhino

• Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

• Familiarity with rendering software (Lumion, Enscape, D5, Vray)
• Knowledge of any Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools would be beneficial

Our Culture and Environment

At HPA, our people are our greatest asset. We value diversity, inclusivity, and employee well-being, which drives innovation and collaboration. We are proud to have been recognized as a “Great Place to Work” for 2024 and 2025 in Canada, and in 2024 as one of the Best Workplaces in professional services.

Our studio is a spacious, open environment designed to foster creativity and collaboration. Core hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00–6:00, with hybrid and flexible work options.

We also enjoy a vibrant workplace culture with annual holiday events, ski days, weekly snacks, ping pong tournaments, and a softball team.

HPA complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected to move forward will be contacted.