Summer 2027 Internship Program – Brand Creative Design Intern

Dow Jones • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Dow Jones is seeking a Brand Design Intern to join their Marketing team for the Summer 2027 Internship Program. This 10-week program, running from June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027, is designed to provide students with real exposure to how Dow Jones operates. Interns will work on meaningful projects alongside teams, gaining hands-on skills that impact the business. The program includes pairing with a mentor, connections with senior leaders, professional development sessions, and participation in a diverse global intern community. The role involves creating new brand identities and supporting cohesive design experiences across digital, print, and spatial touchpoints for various Dow Jones brands. This position is ideal for someone resourceful, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment, offering exposure to high-visibility projects and essential day-to-day tasks.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of digital design principles and fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Figma (or similar tools such as Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce polished, professional work.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with shifting priorities.
• Resourceful, self-driven, and proactive—able to ask the right questions and seek solutions independently.
• Open to feedback and eager to learn.
• Enrollment in a 4-year undergraduate degree program.
• Graduating in Dec 2027 – July 2029 (U.S.).
• Does not require sponsorship for employment visa status (now or in the future) in the country where applying.

Nice To Haves

• Some knowledge of UI/UX, animation, or print is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating new brand identities from the ground up (logos, color palettes, typography, art direction) and brand guides, moodboards, and toolkits to communicate with stakeholders, partners, and brand ambassadors.
• Support senior designers on projects that deliver full brand experiences, including visual concepts and mockups, digital and media assets (emails, ads, landing pages, digital signage, social graphics campaign collateral, podcast art), and print and spatial applications (event materials, invitations, onsite design recommendations).
• Help build and maintain design systems (typography, composition, hierarchy, color theory, etc.) in Figma, including templates, guidelines, and scalable components.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure design consistency across multiple channels and formats.
• Conduct competitive research to spot trends, best practices, and opportunities for brand differentiation.
• Translate research findings into clear insights that guide creative strategy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree