At Urban Alchemy Collective, we believe design and planning are tools for transformation. Not just of places, but of systems, stories, and futures. Our work starts with listening and leads to action. We collaborate deeply, think critically, and design with intention; always grounded in community, equity, and long-term impact. We’re drawn to people who are curious by nature, bold in their thinking, and generous in their collaboration.
If you’re ready to transform ideas into lasting impact and create places that endure beyond the plan, beyond the moment, become an Alchemist! Join the Collective and help shape what comes next.
Urban Alchemy Collective isn’t built on autopilot. We’re a people-first planning and design practice, and we partner deeply, because the work only matters if the people do. We listen hard, think systemically, and deliver with clarity, care, and momentum. Here, you won’t be boxed into a lane. You’ll work across disciplines, sectors, and scales; side by side with planners, designers, strategists, and community leaders who believe the best ideas are co-created. You’ll bring vision to the table and help carry it through: from early questions, to hard decisions, to real outcomes in the world.
We’re looking for Alchemists! Curious builders, principled thinkers, and collaborative doers; people who can hold both the big picture and the details that make a place feel like it belongs. If you want your work to have roots and reach, you’re in the right room.
Whether you’re launching your career or stepping into leadership, UAC is a place to stretch, sharpen, and shape what comes next. We value curiosity over ego, clarity over noise, and purpose over process for process’s sake. If you’re ready to grow with a collective where trust is earned daily, and talent thrives at the intersection of mentorship and ambition, there’s room for you here.
We offer:
Bring your craft. Bring your curiosity.
Let’s make places that matter.
Landscape Architecture Intern
Landscape Architect (Mid-Level)
Urban Planner (Mid-Senior Level)
If you’re looking for more than a job, if you’re looking for a place to do your best work alongside people who care deeply about cities, communities, and each other, this is your invitation to join the Collective!
Location: Hybrid – San Antonio, Texas
Internship Term: Summer – Fall 2026
Commitment: Part-time or Full-time (flexible based on academic schedule)
Your Opportunity
We are seeking a Landscape Architecture Intern to join our interdisciplinary team for a May–December 2026 internship. This is not a “watch from the sidelines” role—interns at Urban Alchemy Collective are active contributors to real projects shaping real communities.
This internship is ideal for a student or emerging designer who is curious, design-forward, and passionate about public spaces, storytelling, and the future of cities. You will gain hands-on experience across the full lifecycle of projects while working closely with senior staff in a collaborative studio environment.
What You’ll Do
As a Landscape Architecture Intern, you will:
What We’re Looking For
Why Intern with Urban Alchemy Collective?
Location: Hybrid – San Antonio, Texas
Commitment: Full-time
Your Opportunity
We are seeking a Mid-Level Landscape Architect to join our growing interdisciplinary team. This role is ideal for a design professional who thrives in a fast-paced studio environment, is deeply passionate about landscape architecture and urban development, and is ready to take on increased responsibility in design leadership, production management, and mentoring junior staff.
You will play a key role in shaping design direction, managing workflows for small project teams, and translating big ideas into clear, compelling, and technically sound deliverables.
What You’ll Do
As a Mid-Level Landscape Architect, you will:
Your Capabilities & Credentials
We’re looking for a designer who brings both vision and rigor:
Education, Experience & Licensure
Why Join Urban Alchemy Collective?
Application Instructions
Please submit the following to FutureAlchemist@urbanalchemycollective.com:
Location: Hybrid – San Antonio, Texas or Plano, Texas
Commitment: Full-time | ~25–30% Travel
Your Opportunity
We are seeking a Mid–Senior Urban Planner to join our growing interdisciplinary team. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives in a collaborative studio environment, is deeply passionate about community-driven planning, and is ready to take on increased responsibility in project leadership, team coordination, and mentorship.
You will play a key role in shaping planning strategy, guiding workstreams from vision through implementation, and translating complex research and policy into clear, compelling, and actionable plans.
What You’ll Do
As a Mid–Senior Urban Planner, you will:
Your Capabilities & Credentials
We’re looking for a planner who brings both vision and rigor:
Education, Experience & Licensure
Why Join Urban Alchemy Collective?
Application Instructions
Please submit the following to FutureAlchemist@urbanalchemycollective.com:
We don’t believe in “coffee-run internships.” Interns at UAC are part of the team from day one; contributing to real projects, learning from real professionals, and building real skills that matter.
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