Art Director Intern

Cambria•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cambria’s internship program is a 12 week experience that successfully exposes interns to business need projects, professional development, assigned mentors and Cambria leaders. We help students identify their career interests and participate in two-way learning opportunities to develop their professional skill sets. Prepare to immerse yourself in a paid full-time, summer internship program that strives to provide cross-disciplinary work experiences. In the end, you will leave feeling accomplished, valuable and having made a difference. The Marketing department is looking for an Art Director Intern to join their team in Eden Prairie, MN! Position Summary: Cambria seeks an Art Director Intern with a passion for visual design and a strong conceptual mind. You will collaborate directly with our in-house creative team to develop high-quality visual concepts and campaigns across various mediums, including print, digital, social media, and experiential. Perfect for a senior-level student or recent graduate with a knack for design and photography direction, this role offers hands-on experience working alongside our creative director, our art director, copywriter, designers and marketing professionals to evolve and elevate the Cambria brand through compelling visual storytelling. Reporting to the Creative Director, you will ensure work aligns with brand strategy and collaborate with the Marketing Department to bring creative concepts to life.

Requirements

Design Fundamentals: Strong understanding of core design principles, including hierarchy, typography, color theory, and general aesthetics.
Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); basic knowledge of Figma is a plus.
A Strong Portfolio: An online collection of work that demonstrates conceptual thinking, design strategy, and the practical application of design skills.
Communication Skills: Ability to articulate the rationale behind design choices and work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
Adaptability: Openness to creative feedback with the ability to implement changes.
Work Ethic: A proactive approach to tasks and responsibilities, eager-to-learn mindset with a high attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
Education: Must be currently enrolled or graduated from a creative degree program and provide a portfolio of work samples for review. Expected graduation date of 2026, 2027, and 2028.
Experience: Some experience in a related field preferred
Systems: Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); basic knowledge of Figma is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Emerging skills and interest in motion graphics a plus, with the opportunity to incorporate more motion into concepts and tactics.

Responsibilities

Complete and present a capstone project related to department business needs. This will include research, analysis, and presenting the overall findings and suggestions to peers and Cambria Leaders.
Assist in the development of visual concepts (under the guidance of the Creative Director, Senior Art Director or Senior Copywriter) that are strategic, visionary, and align with brand objectives.
Develop concepts, layouts, mockups, and final files as needed.
Build an understanding of art direction principles and apply to daily work.
Contribute to creative discussions and provide input on design concepts.
Ensure brand/design consistency across all projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business goals into compelling visuals for various channels.
Manage project files, assets, and outputs through to completion, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
Receive and apply feedback thoughtfully, evolving design concepts and updating production files with accuracy and efficiency.
Assist with and contribute to design presentations.