Kit Switch

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Positions: Product & Architectural Design Intern
Location: In-Person at Pier 9, San Francisco (Autodesk Tech Center), Occasional In-State Travel. 1-2 days Remote allowed.
Innovation Area: Built Environment and Infrastructure, Energy Management and Efficiency
Position Type: Industry-supported
Compensation: $8,500
Internship Term: 8 weeks

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At Kit Switch, we are transforming the way apartment interiors are designed and built. Installing interiors will not only be required across new construction projects, but also in the vast majority of existing buildings in need of an upgrade. Kit Switch provides an all-in-one solution to turn those spaces into quality, affordable housing by delivering ready-to-install kitchen, bathroom, and storage modules. These ready-to-install kits shorten timelines, reduce costs, and lower carbon emissions while offering a more predictable process for developers, architects, and contractors. We are a dynamic team of driven individuals, working together to create the affordability, sustainability, and opportunity we wish to see in our industry.

Responsibilities

Kit Switch is searching for a Product & Architectural Design Intern. In 2026, Kit Switch will be designing and delivering kitchen and bathroom kits to a growing portfolio of multifamily housing projects in different states. During Summer 2026, you will be in direct collaboration with our team and specifically our Product Designer to manage our product library and visual assets, support customer design deliverables, and contribute to the development of our modular interior kits. Some example projects include:

Maintain and update our Revit and Inventor product models and libraries
Generate 3D models, drawings, and renderings for client projects and sales materials
Collaborate with architects and partners to test and refine Revit workflows
Lead market research, create models and prototypes, and compile user feedback to inform new product development Curate product finishes, hardware, and material palettes
Support product development and the design of new product lines (kitchen, bath, storage)
Maintain clarity and structure in our product documentation systems (e.g. naming conventions, parts lists)
Create manufacturing / shop drawings, implement QA processes and tolerance analysis, and coordinate with manufacturers on design intent and drawing accuracy
Create visuals and diagrams for marketing, proposals, and technical guides

We also look for an ability to:

Work both independently and collaboratively in a small team
Meet regularly and share progress through clear and effective communication

Who Should Apply

We welcome anyone with a creative spirit, curious mind, strong initiative, taste for problem-solving, and an ability to be flexible. We value crafting an enriching experience based on your own interests and goals. If you are passionate about improving the ways we build, want to work on challenging issues such as the affordable housing deficit, or are intrigued about sustainability, democratic design, industrialized construction, and circular production systems, this is the place for you!

Required Expertise

A background in Product Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, Engineering, Sustainability is favored but not required.
Any experience with the following is preferred: 2D/3D modeling, shop drawings, prototyping, construction methods, life cycle assessment, embodied carbon, professional writing, market and industry reports, Google Workspace.
Familiarity with real estate, architecture, construction, and affordable housing.

Preferred Skills/Majors