Art Direction Summer Internship

Express•Columbus, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The PHOENIX Internship Program is a paid, 10-week program for rising junior and senior undergraduate students and graduate students. Interns gain hands-on experience, collaborate across functions, and develop professional skills while learning from experienced professionals at PHOENIX Retail, LLC, a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands. This Art Direction internship supports the Express brand and takes place at the company’s Columbus, Ohio headquarters from June 2 to August 5, 2027. Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week, follow a four-days-in-office approach, relocate to the office location, and commit to the full program. Housing accommodations are not provided. The program includes professional development workshops, networking with leaders, mentorship opportunities, cross-functional collaboration on a group project, group outings, social events, and volunteer opportunities. The preferred GPA is 3.2 or higher. Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Be a rising junior or senior undergraduate student or a graduate student.
Be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
Be able to follow the four-days-in-office approach.
Relocate to the office location; housing accommodations are not provided.
Commit to the entire 10-week program, June 2 through August 5, 2027.
Be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States; the company does not sponsor work visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

Preferred GPA at or above 3.2.

Responsibilities

Work with Art Directors to gain on-set experience with eCommerce and editorial sets.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including photography, styling, production, video, social, content strategy, and design.
Concept and coordinate still-life assets in line with brand standards.
Organize photo and video assets.
Maintain image inspiration boards and files, and create art direction relevant to social, eCommerce, marketing, and other vehicles.
Monitor trends in editorial and eCommerce photography, social media, and fashion to help influence creative decision-making.
Use Capture One software to learn the process of making photo edits.