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Internship in MVRDV NEXT

  • On-site
    • Rotterdam, Netherlands
  • €700 per month
  • Studio NEXT

Job description

Application Process

  • You have between 7 April and 18 May to submit your application 

  • We’ll be in touch in May to give you feedback 

  • Interviews will take place between 26-30 May 

  • Successful candidates start on 1 September! 

Important: You must remain enrolled in an eligible university study programme between 1 September 2025 and 28 Feburary 2026 to be considered for an internship.

Kickstart your career

MVRDV is a globally recognised architecture and urbanism practice, headquartered in Rotterdam, with offices in Shanghai, Paris, Berlin and New York. Founded in 1993 by Winy Maas, Jacob van Rijs, and Nathalie de Vries, MVRDV is dedicated to designing innovative, socially responsible, and sustainable architecture that shapes the future.  

As an intern at MVRDV, you’ll join an energetic, international team of over 250 professionals from more than 40 nationalities. You’ll gain hands-on experience working on groundbreaking projects, collaborate with industry-leading architects, and push the boundaries of design. If you’re passionate about architecture and eager to learn in a dynamic, creative environment, we’d love to hear from you. 

About the Studio

The NEXT Studio is responsible for developing and implementing computational workflows and new technologies that all Studios can leverage. As such, this is a specialised Studio focusing on innovation and sustainability. Through a mixture of project-based work and standalone research, the NEXT Studio rationalises designs, speeds up processes, and makes projects more efficient and adaptable in the face of change. Have a look here for some examples. 

About the role

As an Intern at the NEXT Studio of MVRDV, you’ll dive into a dynamic studio environment where bold ideas and quick thinking are part of the everyday. You’ll be guided by top architects on projects and competitions, contributing to playful and unique concepts, detailed drawings, and striking visualisations. It’s an exciting opportunity to sharpen your skills, push your creativity, and get a true taste of working at the forefront of research and development in architecture and design. 

What we offer

  • Learn from Industry Leaders – Join a global, optimistic, and ambitious team delivering solutions to architectural and urban issues all over the world across multiple disciplines – from design to business support 

  • Financial Compensation – Receive a competitive internship allowance of €700 per month, plus reimbursement of your home-office commutes (NS-Business Card or KM-based) 

  • A Vibrant Work Culture – Experience a dynamic, international environment with regular excursions, parties, and team activities, including the Rotterdam Marathon and other sports 

  • Stay Healthy & Active – Enjoy affordable vegetarian office lunches (€4.30 per day), a substantial contribution towards your Urban Sports Club subscription, and access to OpenUp, our mental well-being platform 

  • An Inspiring Workplace – Work from a great office located in Rotterdam’s lively, central Blaak neighbourhood – just a short walk from the station

Job requirements

We are looking for a full-time (40 hours/week) architect intern to join us on-site (at the office 5 days a week) from 1 September 2025 to 28 Feburary 2026, for an exciting 6-month internship. More specifically, we are looking for students with: 

  • Strong design and CAD skills 

  • Proficiency in Adobe Suite and solid 2D and 3D rendering abilities (please specify your experience with each software in your application) 

  • Ability to work well in international teams 

  • Excellent verbal and written English; additional languages are a plus 

  • Authorised to work in the Netherlands (through being an EU citizen, having a Dutch student permit, working holiday permit or Erasmus+) 

  • Enrolled as a student for the entire duration of the internship (proof required) 

What you’ll be doing

  • Assisting with concept development and design proposals 

  • Producing drawings, diagrams, and 3D models 

  • Creating visuals and presentation materials for competitions and clients 

  • Joining team meetings and design critiques 

  • Researching materials, site conditions, and architectural references 

Join us and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your ideas matter and your growth is supported – whether you're in design, communications, HR, finance, or beyond. 

We’d love to welcome you to the team! 

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How we hire

Our hiring process is thorough and efficient, to ensure we make the right decision and to help you decide if we're the right fit for you. Our internship follows a different process. While the number of steps may vary depending on the role and our different locations, our recruitment process typically follows these key stages:

Getting to know you

You’ve applied, and we’re carefully reviewing your CV, motivation letter, and portfolio. If we have any additional questions, we’ll give you a quick call.

First interview

In this meeting, your potential future Leader and a teammate will take a deeper dive into your experience, and what you could bring to the team.

Second Interview

You made it to the last stage! During this meeting, you will meet with another teammate and a Senior Manager, who will further assess your possible future contributions to the team.

Offer

YES! You're a great fit with the team, and your skills and experience will make a valuable contribution to MVRDV. We'll be delighted to provide you with a job offer!

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