Creative Design Internship Summer 2026

MATTE PROJECTS • New York, NY

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About The Position

MATTE is a 360° full-service creative studio at the convergence of hype, storytelling and design. We bring people together to inspire new ways of engaging, to provoke long term progress, and to entertain audiences around the world, while helping forward-thinking brands and institutions nimbly and truly do the same. Our studio capabilities range from strategic ideation and insights, creative development, branding and identity, experiential, web design and development, campaigns and content creation, all the way through full-scale production and execution.
DESCRIPTION:
The Creative Design Intern will support the design team in developing dynamic, thought-provoking, and visually compelling work across both digital and print platforms. This role is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced creative environment while contributing to the development and execution of impactful design solutions. Responsibilities and learning opportunities include:

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a University or Master’s program.
• Must be available for a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Must be available between June 1st, 2026 and August 7th, 2026 Internships begin June 1st, 2026.
• Must be a graphic design, or related title, major. Creative Advertising, Media Studies, and Film Studies also accepted design-oriented work samples.
• Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator. Adobe Premiere + After Effects a plus).
• Must have knowledge of Figma and/or In Design
• Skilled in design, typography, and branding
• Interest in commercial film, video advertising, and social media content creation
• Time management ability, capacity to receive multiple assignments at once.

Responsibilities

• Execute engaging designs and artwork that are aligned with overall design direction.
• Brainstorm unique layout solutions.
• Prepare final files for print and digital production
• Layout content calendar for social media platforms
• Provide overall day-to-day support to the creative team
• Research and source images and references
• Assist occasions of film + photography content capture
• Be a student of the industry: keep up with research and development on the latest trends and emerging platform

Benefits

• School credit can be provided.
• Everyone is welcome at MATTE - we’re passionate about building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and creating an environment where our differences are celebrated. MATTE provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MATTE will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees