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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 Texas at AustinGraphic Design Intern$18/hrAustin, TX$18/hrtoday - today
The New SchoolGraphic Designer$18 - $20/hrNew York, NY$18 - $20/hrtoday - today
University of ArkansasGraphic Designer Assistant$11/hrLittle Rock, AR$11/hrtoday - today
Pennsylvania State UniversityGraphic Designer InternUniversity Park, State College, PANot listedtoday - todayPennsylvania State UniversityGraphic Designer - Professional Development Events$13/hrUniversity Park, State College, PA$13/hrtoday
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Tarleton State UniversityGraphic Design Adjunct Instructor - Visual Arts and DesignStephenville, TXNot listedtoday - yesterdayYoulify IncPaid Graphic Design InternRemote in USANot listedyesterday
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Eight SleepGraphic Design Intern - NYC$17/hrNew York, NY$17/hryesterday - yesterday
American UniversityIRW Graphic Designer - Student$22.50/hrWashington, DC$22.50/hryesterday - 2d
CALSTARTBrand Implementation & Graphic Design Intern$19 - $21/hrRemote in USA$19 - $21/hr2d - 5d
University of WyomingGraphic Design and Photography - Campus Recreation - Graphic Design and Photography$13/hrLaramie, WY$13/hr5d - 5d
Veterans UnitedIntern – Graphic DesignerColumbia, MONot listed5d - 9d
Rue Gilt GroupeAssociate Graphic Designer$26/hrBoston, MA$26/hr9d - 9d
University of VirginiaFederal Work Study: Student Graphic Design & Marketing Assistant$16.50/hrCharlottesville, VA$16.50/hr9d - 11d
AramarkGraphic Design InternTallahassee, FLNot listed11d - 11d
Excel Sports ManagementGraphic Design (Social Media) Intern - Graphic Design - Social Media$17/hrNew York, NY$17/hr11d - 1mo
Grassroots AnalyticsGraphic Design Intern$20/hrWashington, DC$20/hr1mo - 2moUniversity of WyomingGraphic Designer - Student Media$13/hrLaramie, WY$13/hr2mo
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Global Channel ManagementPart Time Graphic Designer$16/hrRochester, NY$16/hr4mo - 4mo
CodeageGraphic Design/Illustrator InternCulver City, CANot listed4mo
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.
