Design Intern - Fall 2026
About The Position
NEON is looking for a Design Intern this Fall, someone detail-obsessed, creatively driven, and genuinely excited about independent film. You'll work alongside the design team on real projects: digital and print marketing materials, social campaigns, and visual concepts for upcoming releases. From early ideation to final execution, you'll get hands-on experience with what it actually takes to bring a film's visual identity to life. What makes the NEON internship different: Dive Deep: Get practical experience across film distribution, from marketing and publicity to acquisitions, digital distribution, and theatrical sales. Find Your Fit: We tailor your internship to your interests, placing you on projects that actually inspire you. Become Part of the Team: You'll work alongside industry veterans who are serious about mentoring the next generation. What you'll gain: Real portfolio work, behind-the-scenes industry insight, and connections that go beyond the classroom.
Requirements
- Applicants must be currently enrolled undergraduate students at an accredited college or university, or students actively pursuing an MFA.
- Portfolio that demonstrates strong creative skills
- Genuine interest in design or pursing a BA, BFA or MFA in design or a relevant field
- Genuine interest in creative entertainment marketing of independent films
- Familiarity with NEON’s slate and how creative marketing shapes, contributes and builds momentum through press, audience response and box office performance
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable with cross-functional communication
- Comfortable using workspace tools (Docs, Slides, Gmail, Zoom, Box)
- Comfortable putting together decks and presentations
- Stays up-to-date on current design and social trends
- Interest in the intersection of design and marketing
Responsibilities
- Participate in team creative brainstorms
- Contribute to creative concept development
- Pulling creative resources and references
- Cross-functionally communicate with adjacent teams for relevant information, resources and assets
- Support the creation of creative reference decks
- Research and stay up-to-date on industry related creative materials
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate of $18.00 per hour
- School credit is optional, and documentation can be provided if needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
