Art Director / Graphic Design Intern

Hiebing • Madison, WI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Art Director/Graphic Designer Intern at Hiebing, you will join the Create team and partner with copywriters, art directors, and other creatives to turn insights into ideas that connect brands with people. You will contribute to real client work, from early sketches and concept boards through polished designs, while developing your skills and portfolio. The role calls for curiosity, fresh perspectives, collaboration, openness to feedback, and a willingness to explore beyond the first idea.

The position is based in Madison, Wisconsin, or Austin, Texas. Candidates must live in Wisconsin or Texas and be able to work from the corresponding office. The work arrangement is hybrid, with in-office collaboration Monday through Wednesday and remote flexibility Thursday and Friday in an open-office setting. The internship starts in fall 2026 and continues through May 2027. Compensation is $15 per hour. The Create team prefers interns to work 40 hours per week; applicants should include their availability during the academic year.

Requirements

• A portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, design skills, and creative potential; class assignments, personal projects, and previous client work are accepted.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• A strong foundation in typography, layout, color, and composition, with attention to detail.
• Ability to connect visual choices to an idea, audience, and brand.
• Collaborative approach and openness to giving, receiving, and applying feedback.
• Initiative and willingness to ask questions when direction is needed.
• Must be based in Wisconsin or Texas and able to work from the corresponding office.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without employer sponsorship.
• Applicants should include their availability during the academic year.
• A portfolio link and any password needed to access the work must be included with the application.

Nice To Haves

• Curiosity about photography, illustration, motion, culture, and emerging creative tools, including AI.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts with copywriters, art directors, and other team members.
• Translate ideas into visuals, exploring typography, layout, imagery, color, and composition.
• Design and refine work across channels, adapting it to each brand’s identity, audience, and objectives.
• Present multiple ideas and visual directions using sketches, references, and concept boards.
• Use feedback to strengthen concepts and execution.
• Explore AI tools for brainstorming, visual exploration, and creative workflows, applying personal judgment, originality, and craft to final work.
• Follow agency guidance on AI use, protect confidential information, and check outputs for accuracy, bias, usage rights, and brand fit.
• Manage assignments, communicate progress, and meet deadlines with support from the team.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed