Creative Associate Intern

About Akartha

Akartha is a place for people who want to make their mark. We bring together strategy, creativity and culture to build work that gets noticed. If you want to do your best work, challenge the obvious and grow fast — come build with us.

Location: JP Nagar, Bengaluru

Work Timing: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Monday – Friday, Alternate Saturdays)

About the Role

As a Creative Associate Intern at Akartha, you will be part of the creative team, contributing to the development and execution of ideas across multiple brands and projects. From social media campaigns and brand communication to advertising concepts, films, pitch presentations and integrated campaigns, you will get hands-on experience in understanding briefs, researching brands, brainstorming ideas and turning them into compelling creative solutions. You will work closely with our creative strategists, designers, copywriters and other team members, gaining exposure to how ideas move from a brief to execution. This role is for someone who is curious, thinks beyond the obvious, enjoys exploring ideas and is eager to learn how creativity can solve real business problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in understanding client briefs, researching brands, identifying consumer insights and exploring creative opportunities.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute fresh ideas for campaigns, social media content, brand communication and other creative projects.
• Research brands, competitors, industry trends, pop culture and emerging conversations to identify relevant creative opportunities.
• Assist in developing creative concepts, campaign ideas, content strategies and communication approaches.
• Work on copywriting and content development for social media, digital campaigns, advertisements and other brand touchpoints.
• Support the preparation of creative presentations, pitch decks, mood boards, references and campaign proposals.
• Collaborate with designers, copywriters, strategists, videographers and production teams to bring ideas to life.
• Assist in planning and coordinating shoots, campaigns and other creative executions.
• Stay updated with advertising, marketing, social media trends, emerging platforms and AI tools.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and ensure timely delivery while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or currently pursuing a degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Media, Design, Business or a related field.
• Strong interest in advertising, branding, marketing, content creation and creative strategy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively, research effectively and articulate ideas.
• Basic understanding of social media platforms, digital content and popular culture.
• Familiarity with Google Slides, PowerPoint or other presentation tools.
• Knowledge of AI tools for research, ideation and content creation is an advantage.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple assignments.

What We're Looking For

• Someone who is naturally curious and constantly questions the obvious.
• Someone who enjoys coming up with ideas, not just executing instructions.
• Someone who pays attention to brands, advertising, culture, trends and what's happening around them.
• Someone who can think independently and bring fresh perspectives to the table.
• Someone who is willing to experiment, take feedback and learn from the process.
• Someone who takes initiative, pays attention to detail and sees assigned tasks through to completion.
• Someone who is excited about making good work and growing as a creative professional.