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About the Role
As an intern, you will gain direct exposure to KPF’s practices by using geospatial data analysis and visualization to shape our design and planning strategies. This is a hands-on role for someone interested in research that informs public policy and looking to build practical expertise in computational urban design.
Responsibilities
- Support internal urban research initiatives and external collaborations with city agencies.
- Develop maps and visualizations to uncover spatial patterns and inform broader planning strategies.
- Translate complex technical analysis into clear, accessible narratives that empower non-technical clients to make informed decisions.
- Run internal urban data pipelines and scripts to generate actionable insights.
- Support architecture and urban design teams with targeted geospatial analysis across a wide range of active projects.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, or a related field.
Skills
- GIS software (QGIS or equivalent)
- Core vector operations
- Data visualization
- Graphic representation
- Public urban datasets (e.g., open city data portals, census data)
- Python scripting
- Coding languages
- Git fluency
- Collaborative development environment
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with company matching contributions
- Paid time off
- Other perks
About the Company
- KPF is a leading architecture and master planning firm designing projects of various scales around the world.
- KPF’s mission is to transform cities through context, craft, and performance.
- The KPF Urban Interface (KPFui) team advances this mission through computation, data, and measurable performance.
- We build the computational tools and data workflows that connect rigorous urban analysis to design action, helping project teams understand what to design, why it matters, and how to make it better.
- Our work spans performance-based design, urban data analytics, and software development, operating across KPF's global projects and offices.
- KPF’s mission is to elevate cities through impactful design, collaborating closely with the world’s most forward-thinking clients to create high performing, carefully crafted buildings that are unique to their physical, social, and environmental contexts.
- Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
- Collaborative, high-performance environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.
Equal Opportunity
- KPF is an equal opportunity employer.