Top Internships in Graphic Design
Tracked at 10k top companies
Check out our list of handpicked graphic design internships! Our team at Simplify (a YCombinator startup) curated these roles from companies anywhere from startups to the Fortune 500. Our list of internships are meant for undergraduate students (and beyond) who want to try out being a graphic design intern or a graphic artist intern!
All of the positions listed are paid internships from vetted companies. These internships are a great way to gain work experience and transition into a full-time graphic design role post internship! Whether you're looking for roles in certain cities, companies, or more – you can easily search and filter through the list to find a position that fits you!
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American UniversityInternshipGraphic Design and Web Assistant - Student$18.40/hrWashington, DC$18.40/hryesterday - today
Li & FungInternshipGraphic Design Intern$16.60/hrChicago, IL$16.60/hrtoday - 18d
University of WyomingInternshipGraphic Designer - Student Media$13/hrLaramie, WY$13/hr18d - 24d
Altar'd StateInternshipGraphic Design InternKnoxville, TN---24d - 5d
Fussball Club Cincinnati LLC (“FC Cincinnati”)Graphic Design InternCincinnati, OH---5d - 4mo
SCORInternshipGraphic Design & Communications InternParis, France---4mo - 3mo
Global Channel ManagementInternshipPart Time Graphic Designer$16/hrRochester, NY$16/hr3mo - 1mo
Omnicom HealthInternshipGraphic Designer InternSant Cugat del Vallès, Spain---1mo - 3mo
CodeageInternshipGraphic Design/Illustrator InternCulver City, CA---3mo - 4mo
GrowwInternshipGraphic Designer InternBengaluru, India---4mo - 7mo
HoneywellInternshipGraphic Design InternPhoenix, AZ---7mo
Explore our FAQ section to learn more.
Graphic design focuses on visual storytelling, branding, typography, layout, while UX design centers on user flows, wireframes, and interactive product experiences. Graphic designers often work on marketing or print; UX designers shape digital products and user journeys.
Ask for feedback regularly, document your work, and keep your portfolio updated with real projects. Don’t just complete tasks, explain your design decisions. If you get to work cross-functionally (with marketing or product), use that to understand how your work fits the big picture.
Show 4–6 polished projects. Include logos, posters, layouts, or any client-facing work. Write a short blurb for each explaining the challenge, your process, and the final result. Customizing your portfolio for the company’s aesthetic helps too.
Look at agencies like Pentagram, IDEO, or R/GA; in-house teams at Apple, Nike, or Spotify; and startups with strong brand presence. Also consider media companies, nonprofits, and design-forward DTC brands like Glossier or Parade.
Not required, but it can help. Motion design (After Effects, Figma prototyping) and 3D (Blender, Cinema 4D) make your portfolio stand out, especially in tech or product-focused companies. Even basic skills give you an edge.
You should be comfortable with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Figma is now a must-have for digital work. Knowing Canva, Notion, or simple web tools can also be useful in startup environments.
