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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HeadoutInternshipIntern – Graphic Design - BrandBengaluru, India---02d - 3d
ASM GlobalInternshipGraphic Design InternBaton Rouge, LA---03d - 3d
TakedaInternshipGraphic Design InternMadrid, Spain---03d - 7d
CapstoneInternshipGraphic Design and UX Design InternWashington, DC---07d - 7d
SignifyInternshipGraphic Design Intern$23 - $32/hrBridgewater Township, NJ+1$23 - $32/hr07d - 15d
Chicago Public MediaInternshipGraphic Design & Marketing Intern$20/hrChicago, IL$20/hr015d - 18d
BudderflyInternshipGraphic Design Intern$16/hrRemote in USA$16/hr018d - 26d
Carrier GlobalInternshipGraphic Design InternTalamona, Italy---026d - 27d
FOXInternshipGraphic Design InternKing of Prussia, PA---027d - 28d
Beacons AIEntry LevelGraphic Design Contractor$30 - $50/hrSan Francisco, CA+1$30 - $50/hr128d - 6mo
Dolls KillInternshipGraphic Design InternshipLos Angeles, CA---06mo - 1yDolls KillInternshipApparel Graphic Design InternOakland, CA---01y
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.
