Fall 2026 Art Direction internship (For Academic Credit)

BGBx • New York, NY

6d

About The Position

This internship is for academic credit only and will run from September-December 2026. During this program, you will immerse in the day-to-day life of an art director focused on healthcare clients. Through classes and in collaboration with staff and interns from other disciplines, you will produce a project from kick-off to going live, providing valuable content while learning how projects move from idea through execution to a finished product. You will also work on a variety of other art projects as necessitated by the Agency’s deliverables. You will gain research and presentation skills. Interning at BGBx will help you 1) decide if a career as an art director in pharmaceutical advertising is for you, and 2) acquire valuable experience that will make you a more attractive candidate when you go looking for that first full-time job.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc)
• Can use a Mac like a pro
• Will be graduating in 2027 or 2028
• Has a strong career interest in healthcare communications
• Is a self-starter who takes initiative and thinks quickly on his or her feet
• Enjoys interacting with people and has a track record of working successfully in a team-based environment
• Makes up for any lack of experience with enthusiasm and a strong work ethic
• Is flexible and open to working on a variety of solutions -- be it brand design, content creation or innovative experiences
• Has a portfolio ready for review

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with tools such as Sketch, InVision, Framer, or React (a plus, but not a must)
• Skills in HTML and CSS are helpful but not required

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of a mentor/manager, the Art Intern will shadow our Art team and support a breadth of initiatives.
• Working with Account Intern and copy partner
• Creative concepting for brand campaigns or programs
• Design and execution of materials across channels
• Tactical brainstorming
• Assistance on active projects in development
• Shadowing Art team members to learn about creative/project briefs and timelines
• Presentation of creative ideas/design to the internal team
• Intern team assignments as well as an independent study project and final presentation

Benefits

• health care insurance
• retirement plans
• generous paid time off and holidays
• wellness benefits
• life insurance
• learning and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern