Graphic Design Intern

About the Role

Samantha Siu New York creates intricately crafted, reversible necklaces inspired by "A Love Affair," with each piece telling a story tied to a specific time and place. The brand is committed to social impact, donating 10% of net profit from each necklace to nonprofits. This is a part-time, hybrid on-site internship role based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. This is an unpaid role and requires 1 office day a week (Fridays) and virtual meetings as needed. The role is for 9 months and requires 10-15 hours per week. We provide hands-on training for interns.

Key Responsibilities

• Create social media graphics.
• Develop branded templates.
• Edit photography and video.
• Design campaign materials.
• Organize digital assets.
• Help maintain a cohesive visual identity across platforms.
• Support day-to-day social media management, including content planning, scheduling, publishing, and monitoring engagement.
• Help develop campaigns that communicate the brand’s story, aesthetic, and mission.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• CapCut for video editing (or an equivalent application).
• Familiarity with website design and/or graphic design tools like Figma, Canva.
• Proficiency with standard office and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace or Microsoft Office).
• Social media management tools are a plus.

Qualifications

• A portfolio or examples of graphic design, branding, social media, illustration, photography, or other creative work is strongly encouraged.
• Strong foundation in graphic design, visual communication, typography, layout, and branding.
• Ability to develop strategic monthly social media content and campaign plans.
• Proficient in Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and other social media platforms and understanding of evolving social media algorithms, trends, and best practices.
• Familiarity with social media marketing, including content creation, video editing, scheduling, and performance tracking on major platforms.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, Digital Media, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Skilled communicator with strong written and verbal abilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Interest in fashion, jewelry, and purpose-driven brands.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate in a small, creative team.