Computational Design Intern – KCAP

KCAP is looking for a computational design intern for its Zurich team, for at least six months from October 2026 or by agreement, with strong Rhino and Grasshopper skills.

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Internship

Company: KCAP
Location: Zurich, Zurich, CH
Workplace: On-site
Schedule: Full-time
Duration: At least 6 months
Hours: 43 hours / week
Compensation: Paid (amount not disclosed)
Who can apply: Open to all
Fields of study: Computational design, architecture, urban planning
Experience: Not required
Sector: Urban planning
Software / Skills: Rhino, Grasshopper (Python, AI tools, Vectorworks and Adobe Suite helpful)
Languages: German or French (fluent), English preferred
Work authorization: Authorization required
Required documents: Portfolio (max 10 MB), CV and motivation letter

Apply on KCAP careers

KCAP Architects&Planners is recruiting a computational design internship candidate for its Computational Design team in Zurich, working across urban design and architecture. The placement runs for at least six months from October 2026 or by agreement, the vacancy has no fixed closing date, and pay is in line with market conditions.

What the role involves

The intern joins a multidisciplinary team working on national and international projects at many scales, applying computational methods to urban design and architecture. Strong Rhino and Grasshopper skills are the core software requirement.

Requirements

Knowledge of computational design and urban planning
Strong Rhino and Grasshopper skills; Python, AI tools, Vectorworks and Adobe Suite experience is helpful
Fluent German or French; English preferred
Availability for a minimum of six months, full time in the Zurich office
A valid work permit for Switzerland

Applications go through the application link and need a portfolio of up to 10 MB, a CV and a motivation letter. KCAP is also advertising a separate urban design and architecture internship in Zurich.