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Top Internships in Graphic Design
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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University of ArkansasGraphic Design Assistant$11/hrLittle Rock, AR$11/hrtoday - today
McKessonGraphic Design Intern$16.56 - $26.41/hrMississauga, Canada$16.56 - $26.41/hrtoday - today
Mandarin Oriental Hotel GroupGraphic Designer InternDubai - United Arab EmiratesNot listedtoday - yesterday
TeadsStudent Graphic DesignerHamburg, GermanyNot listedyesterday - 2d
TeslaGraphic Design InternBerlin, GermanyNot listed2d - 5d
The New SchoolGraphic Designer for Recreation & Commuter Engagement$18 - $20/hrNew York, NY$18 - $20/hr5d - 8dAustin Community College DistrictMarketing Graphic Design Intern$24.10/hrAustin, TX$24.10/hr8d
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Grassroots AnalyticsGraphic Design Intern$20/hrWashington, DC$20/hr10d - 1mo
University of WyomingGraphic Designer - Student Media$13/hrLaramie, WY$13/hr1mo - 1mo
Altar'd StateGraphic Design InternKnoxville, TNNot listed1mo - 3mo
Global Channel ManagementPart Time Graphic Designer$16/hrRochester, NY$16/hr3mo - 3mo
CodeageGraphic Design/Illustrator InternCulver City, CANot listed3mo - 4mo
SCORGraphic Design & Communications InternParis, FranceNot listed4mo - 5mo
GrowwGraphic Designer InternBengaluru, IndiaNot listed5mo
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.
