BRAINS | Summer Design Internship
About Brains
Brains is an independent full-service creative agency pursuing joy through change-making product, service, and brand.
Brains Brand Intern
We’re looking for a creative thinker who asks “why” before doing almost anything and understands how great design can elevate values, tell stories, and create impact.
During our 3-month internship, you’ll bring your creativity and storytelling talents to our team, gain hands-on experience in a dynamic creative environment, and learn from experienced designers. You’ll work alongside a friendly and supportive team, contributing to real client projects and celebrating shared successes.
You’ll assist in ideating and developing brand and campaign assets, helping to spark connections and elevate brand identities. Whether crafting visuals for graphic identities, designing brand systems, or contributing to bold campaigns, you’ll play a key role in bringing creative ideas to life.
As a Brand Intern At Brains, You Will
• Contribute to Brand Development: Help gather research and insights on client brands, business objectives, and target audiences to inform creative work.
• Create Visual Assets: Design visuals for brand identity projects, social media content, and campaign assets under the guidance of senior designers
• Learn & Apply Design Systems: Work within established brand guidelines while exploring opportunities to bring fresh design approaches to projects.
• Embrace Craft & Detail: Develop attention to detail and a high standard of execution by receiving mentorship from the design team.
• Assist in Presentation Preparation: Help create mockups, presentations, and concept boards to visually communicate creative ideas.
• Balance Multiple Tasks: Manage time effectively to contribute to multiple projects while maintaining focus on quality and deadlines.
Who You Are
• Hands-On Creator: You’re ready to dive in and get your hands dirty. Whether it’s designing social media graphics, contributing to branding projects, or helping build presentations.
• Aspiring Brand Builder: You’re fascinated by how brands express themselves visually. You’re excited to learn how to create consistent design systems that stretch across different platforms and bring brand stories to life.
• Detail-Oriented: You sweat the small stuff—typography, composition, motion, and color—because you know that craft makes all the difference in delivering standout work.
• Team Player: You value collaboration and are open to feedback.
• Clear Communicator: You’re comfortable asking questions, receiving feedback, and working alongside others.
• Ready to Learn: You handle change positively and can shift gears quickly, keeping pace in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.
Qualifications
• A strong portfolio showcasing creative work, including design projects, branding concepts, or storytelling pieces—whether from coursework, freelance, or personal projects.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Understanding of design principles, including typography, color theory, layout, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to take direction, collaborate effectively, and contribute creative ideas.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively and contribute to multiple projects.
Bonus Points
• You’re currently enrolled in a graphic design program. While we encourage students at all year levels to apply, this internship best suits those in their third year or beyond.
• Illustration skills, whether digital or traditional.
• Experience with presentation design, using tools like Google Slides or PowerPoint.
• Photography or photo editing skills, including retouching, color correction, or creating visual assets for content.
Brains On Inclusion
We hire great people from a wide breadth of backgrounds, not only because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it makes our work, our company and our communities stronger. Brains is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin or any other federal, state or local protected class.
The Pay Range For This Role Is
18 - 22 USD per hour(USA )
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