Design Intern (Adult)
About The Position
If you’re looking to gain hands-on experience at a leading publisher where creativity, collaboration, and storytelling come to life, ABRAMS may be the perfect place to start your career journey. As the first U.S. publisher dedicated to art and illustrated books—and an industry leader in visual and narrative publishing—ABRAMS is seeking a Design Intern to join our Adult Design Team as part of our Summer Internship Program commencing on June 2, 2026. Over the course of this immersive, unpaid program (offered for academic credit only), interns will gain meaningful insight into the world of book publishing while contributing to real projects that drive our business forward. You’ll learn alongside experienced professionals, develop practical skills in your area of interest, and participate in opportunities designed to broaden your understanding of the publishing industry. Our goal is to help prepare the next generation of publishing talent while fostering a passion for books, art, and culture. The Adult Design Intern will support the Adult Design department across multiple imprints. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in book design, including typography, layout development, and the overall book production process, while contributing to projects at various stages of development.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited academic institution. This internship is not open to recent graduates.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask and hungry to learn
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Strong interest in pursuing a career in publishing, particularly design
- Keen eye for detail and ability to maintain accuracy in tasks
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong writing and communication abilities
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Exhibit advanced typesetting skills
Nice To Haves
- Prior Internship Experience
Responsibilities
- Review passes and proofs with the design team
- Edit text and format printer templates
- Prepare paperback covers and advanced reader’s copies (ARCs)
- Support the design team with general design tasks
- Attend weekly design meetings with the department
- Gain hands-on experience in book design and the visual side of publishing
- Include a link to portfolio samples with your application
- Learning and networking with ABRAMS employees, publishing professionals, and fellow interns during this internship experience for academic credit
- Gaining hands-on exposure to the publishing industry, from concept to finished product
- Supporting research, project work, and day-to-day tasks within your assigned department
- Contributing ideas and providing creative input on department projects
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams and learning about various areas of the publishing business
- Participating in workshops and discussions designed to deepen your understanding of publishing trends and processes
- Receiving coaching, mentorship, and feedback from experienced ABRAMS professionals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
