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Position Type: Federal Work Study And Non Work Study

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Mission
 

The Detroit Collaborative Design Center (DCDC) is a multidisciplinary, nonprofit design center located in the University of Detroit Mercy’s School of Architecture and Community Development. DCDC exists to bring high- quality and community-engaged design to all neighborhoods in Detroit. We do this by engaging, educating and promoting equity in design processes and outcomes. 

Vision 

Every person has access to well designed, healthy spaces and neighborhoods and has an active role in the decision-making that impacts their community. 

Services 

We work with community partners citywide on a range of projects at different scales, prioritizing participation in the planning and design process with the belief that local expertise leads to the best ideas. Our services include architectural design, landscape design, urban design, neighborhood planning, infrastructure strategy, community engagement, capacity building, and small-scale installation design.

Our Office Values

• Meaningful, authentic engagement that celebrates local expertise

• Equitable spaces and sustainable solutions that prioritize quality design and access for everyone

• Collaboration built upon partnerships and relationships

• Celebrate histories, local culture, and stories of staff and partners

• Educating designers and supporting diversity in design professions

• Local capacity building

• Public interest design research and knowledge sharing

• Professional development and growth opportunities

• Healthy, mindful office culture

• Foster creativity, fun and playfulness

 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and portfolio and/or work samples to Christina Heximer at heximech@udmercy.edu no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, May 8, 2026. All international students including VABE students without a U.S. social security number should send their application materials as soon as possible due to the extended period of time needed to apply for and receive a social security number. The entire process can take up to 3 months, and all Emerging Designers must have a social security number before starting work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Full-time (40 hours per week), semester long Emerging Designer positions available in the Detroit Mercy School of Architecture and Community Development's Detroit Collaborative Design Center (DCDC). 
  • The positions start May 11, 2026 and end August 14, 2026. 
  • The positions are full-time (40 hours per week). 

Anticipated Schedule: 

  • Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Job Contact: 

  • Brigette Murphy-Barbee – (313) 993-1533 – murphybr@udmercy.edu