Summer Intern, Beauty/Style Graphic Design
About The Position
About the People Inc. Summer Internship Program: The People Inc. Summer Internship Program is a 9 week full time, paid program that runs from June 9th - August 8th, based out of our New York office. The intern program consists of hands-on learning opportunities to create work that has an impact on the business, along with workshops in preparing you for post-college life (resume / interviewing) plus fun events throughout the summer! People Inc. is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and representing the communities that we serve. We strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQIA students to apply. Deadline to Apply: Monday, January 26, 2026 Eligibility Requirements: Internships are available to current Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors at an accredited college or university. You must be available to work full time for the entire 9 weeks of the program in the NY office, 3 days a week You must have access to your own housing and transportation to/from the NY office About the Team: The photo and art department for InStyle, Byrdie, and PEOPLE Digital brings each brand’s visual identity to life through compelling imagery, design, and creative storytelling. About the Role: You will gain hands-on experience producing visual assets, learning the full workflow from concept to final delivery. The internship includes exposure to site, social, and video asset creation, behind-the-scenes insight into how a magazine cover comes together, lessons in fashion and beauty photography, and on-set shadowing for still-life shoots. This internship offers practical, real-world experience in modern digital magazine design.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a university program focused on graphic design, photography, or a related creative field
- Experience using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
- Open to new challenges and excited to grow within a fast-paced, expanding, and constantly evolving organization
- Creative and driven self-starter that can take direction and run with it, asking questions up front to ensure you’re able to complete the task successfully
- Motivated problem solver who will proactively troubleshoot and create solution
- Experience with Google & Microsoft Suites
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with After Effects or Premiere is a plus
- Some experience with digital media is a plus but not required
Responsibilities
- Conducting photo research to support editorial initiatives
- Assisting with the creation and production of social media assets
- Providing on-set and logistical support for photoshoots and other production activities
Benefits
- unlimited paid time off (PTO)
- adoption or surrogate assistance
- donation matching
- tuition reimbursement
- basic life insurance
- basic accidental death & dismemberment
- supplemental life insurance
- supplemental accident insurance
- commuter benefits
- short term and long term disability
- health savings and flexible spending accounts
- family care benefits
- a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program
- 10-12 paid holidays annually
- generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents)
- pet insurance
- accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
