Design and Research Intern
About The Position
BrandActive specializes in the financial analysis, strategy, and logistics of rebrand implementation. Since 1998, we’ve helped many of the world’s most valuable brands plan, budget, and implement brand change—optimizing spend, improving efficiency, and reducing complexity along the way. Our work combines industry-leading analytics with a proven methodology to help clients make smarter decisions, save time and money, and get more value from their brand investments—whether they’re navigating a major rebrand or managing their brand day to day. At BrandActive, we’re committed to building an inclusive, supportive workplace where people can do their best work and grow together. We strive to set the global standard for excellence in our industry while fostering a culture rooted in trust, agility, and growth —guided by our North Star: great people, doing great work, and having a great time doing it. Reporting to the Application Designer, the Design and Research Intern will support the preparation of artwork, renderings, and design research for brand implementation projects. This internship offers hands-on experience across creative development, technical knowledge, and design processes, with mentorship and guidance from experienced designers. The intern will gain exposure to real-world production workflows, learning how design intent is translated into technical documentation and final deliverables across signage, fleet, and environmental applications. As part of the BrandActive team, the intern is encouraged to collaborate across teams, gaining valuable professional experience while developing practical design and production skills.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a graphic design, industrial design, experience design, or related program
- Basic to intermediate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
- Familiarity with Mac OS and Microsoft Office tools
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn best practices
- Ability to manage time effectively and work on multiple tasks with guidance
- Interest in technical design, UX for spaces or brand implementation
- Comfortable learning how to communicate professionally with clients and external stakeholders
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to 3D or rendering software (e.g., SketchUp, CAD, Adobe Dimension, Rhino, Revit) is an asset
- Familiarity with collaborative file management tools is a plus
- Curiosity about using AI tools to support creative and production workflows is an asset
Responsibilities
- Assist in creating and preparing artwork files in Adobe Illustrator for signage, branded environment, and other physical asset applications
- Support design leads in ensuring design intent is accurately reflected in art files
- Help review files for quality, accuracy, and completeness prior to delivery
- Assist in the creation of sample, prototype, and presentation documentation
- Assist with basic 2D and/or 3D renderings to visualize design concepts
- Support design research by gathering information and data on material, fabrication, regulatory requirements and user experience studies
- Collaborate with studio team members to support project timelines and workflow organization
- Demonstrate a professional, clear, and respectful manner when interacting with clients and external partners (e.g. meetings, site walks, prototyping, etc.), under the guidance of senior team members
Benefits
- Hourly rate of $25 per hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
