Design Internship - Winter/Spring 2027 (On-Site)

MATTE PROJECTS • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

MATTE is seeking a curious, visually driven Design Intern to join its creative team in New York. The intern will support branding, campaign, and experiential projects by creating layouts, mockups, graphics, and presentations while working alongside senior designers. The internship offers opportunities to develop design skills, explore creative approaches, and learn how concepts progress into finished work.

The program provides hands-on learning in a collaborative creative environment, guidance and feedback from industry professionals, exposure to the creative process from initial ideas through execution, and opportunities to build a professional network and explore career paths. Academic credit may be possible, subject to the school’s requirements and approval.

This is an unpaid internship. Interns are not eligible for employee benefits. The internship runs February 3 through May 12, 2027, and requires at least 16 hours per week across two on-site days at MATTE’s New York City offices. Applicants must be enrolled in a university undergraduate or master’s program and be available for the full program.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a university undergraduate or master’s program.
• Must be available for a minimum of 16 hours per week, working two days on-site at the New York City offices.
• Must be available for the full program, February 3 through May 12, 2027.
• Strong visual sensibility and a foundational understanding of typography, layout, and composition.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, and Figma.
• A portfolio showcasing design thinking and skills; school and personal projects are welcome.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage tasks across multiple projects.
• A proactive, collaborative approach, openness to feedback, and eagerness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Interest or experience in motion, digital design, 3D, or emerging creative tools, including AI.

Responsibilities

• Support the design team across branding, campaign, and experiential projects.
• Assist with day-to-day design production, including signage, environmental graphics, asset creation, and preparation of production-ready files.
• Help develop creative presentations, layouts, mockups, and visual assets that communicate ideas clearly.
• Contribute to visual research, moodboards, and early-stage concept exploration.
• Bring ideas and design support to MATTE’s own brand, creative, and studio projects.
• Participate in creative reviews and gain exposure to the full design process, from concept development through final execution.

Benefits

• Hands-on learning in a collaborative creative environment.
• Guidance and feedback from industry professionals.
• Exposure to the creative process, from initial ideas through execution.
• Opportunities to build a professional network and explore career paths.
• Academic credit may be available, subject to the school’s requirements and approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed