Studio (Graphic) Artist Inern
The Studio (Graphic) Artist Intern will support the Studio Department by partnering with Studio Artists and Art Directors to execute a wide range of print and digital production work. This role offers hands-on experience seeing projects through from comp to final execution, providing valuable exposure to real-world client work and portfolio-building opportunities across a diverse set of brands.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. They are receptive to feedback, able to apply it effectively to their work, and eager to learn. A basic understanding of print pre-press, along with knowledge of motion design, UI design, and front-end web design, is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support Studio Artists and Art Directors in finalizing print and digital materials
- Collaborate and communicate with Studio Artists, Art Directors, and cross-functional partners
- Create clean, consistent files from comp through final artwork
- Retouch and manipulate imagery
- Use design software across a variety of media
- Meet tight deadlines across multiple clients
- Apply change-order edits after creative reviews
- Assemble presentation materials as needed
Qualifications
- Recent graduate, or soon to be graduate from a Graphic Design program or similar field
- Experience in using the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, AfterEffects, etc.), bonus to have experience in Figma
- Basic knowledge of layouts, typography, line composition, color, and other graphic and web design fundamentals
- Working knowledge of generative AI
- Organized, with a strong eye for detail
- Openness to feedback and direction
- Compelling portfolio of graphic design work
Stuff you should know
- Target start date June 2026
- Target end date August/September 2026
- This is a paid internship at $15.00 per hour
- The Studio team requires interns to work 40 hours per week during the summer
- This is a hybrid position in Madison, Wisconsin