Intern, Design

About the Role

Weber Shandwick is seeking a Design Intern to join their creative team for the fall. This is a full-time, paid internship where you will work alongside account teams, creative directors, art directors, copywriters, and producers. You will be treated as a fully integrated member of the team, contributing to campaigns from brainstorming and concept through execution. You will gain practical experience and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with creative teams, account managers, and strategists to produce 360° campaigns from conception to completion.
• Design and create visually engaging work across multiple mediums: digital, social, video, experiential, print, tech, and more.
• Share big ideas in brainstorms and with cross-functional teams.
• Assist in event coordination and logistics.
• Monitor brands in traditional and social media.
• Contribute to the day-to-day execution of integrated creative campaigns.
• Explore and use AI-powered creative tools, including Adobe Firefly, to develop concepts, generate visual ideas, enhance imagery, and support creative production.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite, primarily Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of all old school and latest social media platforms, what brands are doing on them, and what they should do next.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to delivering clear, precise work.
• Familiarity with motion graphics and basic animation, particularly Adobe After Effects, is a plus.
• Illustration and drawing skills, including digital illustration and storyboarding, are a plus.
• Familiarity with or an interest in learning generative AI tools, particularly Adobe Firefly, for visual exploration, image editing, and creative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Recent college graduate or equivalent related experience.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week January through March.
• Portfolio link or relevant work samples demonstrating your creative thinking and approach to design.
• Ability to work in a hybrid capacity from Weber Shandwick’s Washington, D.C. office.
• You think creatively and are comfortable challenging conventional ideas.
• You are curious, collaborative, and eager to get involved.
• You are willing to ask thoughtful questions, learn quickly, and take ownership of your work.
• You are organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• You are comfortable putting out fires, shifting priorities, and working quickly and thoughtfully.
• You bring fresh thinking and elevated creativity to every assignment.
• You are a collaborative teammate who enjoys contributing to a high-performing agency environment.