Graphic Design Undergraduate Intern

Museum of Fine Arts•Boston, MA

5d•$0 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The MFA Boston’s Design Department manages the design and planning of the Museum’s galleries and public spaces, including both three-dimensional architectural spaces and two-dimensional graphic design environments. Under the direction of the Director of Design, the Graphic Design Undergraduate Intern will work closely with a Graphic Designer and the Assistant Art Director to help plan and create museum graphics. The work includes laying out and producing graphics for special exhibitions, gallery updates, wayfinding, signage, and other museum spaces. The intern will collaborate with Design, Education, Visitor Services, Curatorial, and administrative staff to develop effective display solutions. The internship offers an undergraduate Graphic Design student practical experience with museum exhibition design. The position is onsite for 13–15 hours per week, mostly during weekday business hours, from January 22 through May 7, 2027. The intern must also attend a January 22 orientation and scheduled Friday sessions for the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course. Compensation is $16.80 per hour, plus a $90 monthly transportation subsidy. The MFA encourages students from all backgrounds to apply.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a related undergraduate program at an accredited institution of higher learning during the internship period.
Submit a portfolio of related completed projects, either as a separate document or as a link in the resume.
Demonstrate proficiency with Mac-based graphics software, including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrate a keen interest in art and design.
Have good communication skills.
Be able to work onsite 13–15 hours per week, within Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., between January 22 and May 7, 2027.
Attend the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course from 12:30–2:30 p.m. on the specified Fridays: January 29; February 5, 12, 19, and 26; and April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and May 7, 2027.
Attend orientation on Friday, January 22, 2027, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

Design and assist in designing and typesetting gallery labels, text panels, maps, wayfinding, promotional materials, special exhibition signage, and other museum signage and didactic materials.
Assist Design staff with the preparation and installation of gallery graphics.
Become familiar with methods and practices involved in producing environmental graphics.
Contribute ideas and insights during Design meetings and reviews to help implement innovative, cost-effective solutions.
Prepare and deliver a three-minute final synoptic presentation about the internship as part of the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course.