Creative Intern - Art Director

GSD&M•Austin, TX

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

At GSD&M, we’re on a mission to build First & Only brands, meaning the first to do it and the only ones who can. We’re able to do this because we set a high bar for ourselves and our work. We care about what we put out in the world. We’re humans who like other humans. Our ideas make a difference. Shift culture. Create a smile. Inspire change. Initiate belly laughs. Deepen our understanding of the world and ourselves. We grow. We learn. We get better. We do it all over again. Because that’s what it takes to build and be First & Only. This isn’t your basic coffee run internship. This is GSD&M Daze of Summer. Come spend your summer days in a daze as you experience our fast-paced creative environment for yourself. Here, you’ll actually be working alongside our talented teams. From creative and account leadership to strategy and analytics and beyond, you can expect a real, hands-on competitive experience. GSD&M is a creatively-driven, full-service advertising agency born and raised in the heart of Texas. Today we are a global agency in the music, food and “weird” capital of the world. We’ve won the Super Bowl, cleaned up at Cannes and continue to help iconic brands win every day. We live by our core values and believe an agency should be able to think like the diverse world that it’s talking with. We think it’s better to be honest than cool. We also play foosball in the agency bar and eat breakfast tacos for dinner. As a Creative (Art Director) Intern, you’ll support client teams on integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels. This role offers hands-on experience, real mentorship, and meaningful opportunities to develop your visual thinking and creative execution.

Requirements

Advertising Enthusiast: You genuinely love advertising and stay curious about the industry
Student of the Craft: You’re passionate about visual storytelling and committed to sharpening your creative skills
Proactive: You jump in wherever help is needed—no task is too small
Reliable & Responsive: You’re punctual, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Personable: You bring positive energy, initiative, and confidence to your work and interactions
Collaborative: You’re a strong team player who contributes while keeping the big picture in mind
Eager to Learn: You value feedback, ask thoughtful questions, and are always looking to grow
Strong visual communication and presentation skills
Solid design fundamentals, including layout, typography, and concept development
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); motion tools are a plus
Familiarity with common collaboration tools and platforms (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Teams)
Basic understanding of social, digital, and integrated marketing campaigns
Candidates must be enrolled as a junior, senior or graduate-level student in college OR recent college graduate (less than 1 year since graduation)
Must be available during the length of the program (6/2/26 – 8/7/26) and able to come into the GSD&M Austin offices at least 3 days a week. Option to work offsite on Mondays and Fridays.
Must be able to work full-time 40 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

Experience with social-first or integrated campaigns

Responsibilities

Work closely with Creative Directors and experienced GSD&M creatives
Build a portfolio with real client work across print, digital, social, and experiential platforms
Learn how to interpret creative briefs and contribute throughout the full campaign lifecycle
Develop and present visual concepts, layouts, and design ideas for client projects
Strengthen craftsmanship, attention to detail, and creative discipline