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Art Director Internship Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Junior Art Director

New York, NY · Hybrid

$50K - $55K/yr

The Junior Art Director will work as part of a team and assist the Creative Director with their ... Previous creative internships or work experience in a creative agency setting, ideally working on ...

Art Director

Dallas, TX · On-site

$119K - $125K/yr

The DNA of a LOOMIE Art Director * The Experience: 3+ years in the agency trenches. You know the ... Bachelor's degree and/or portfolio school required (internship helpful) Why You'll Love It Here

Art Director

Dallas, TX · Hybrid

$119K - $125K/yr

The DNA of a LOOMIE Art Director * The Experience: 3+ years in the agency trenches. You know the ... Bachelor's degree and/or portfolio school required (internship helpful) Why You'll Love It Here

Art Director Intern/Volunteer

New York, NY

$16.50 - $22/hr

This is an unpaid internship/volunteer opportunity. The Art Director assists in the execution of the artistic vision of the magazine. Collaborates with Felix Magazine Editorial Staff to conceive ...

Intern/Volunteer Art Director

New York, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

This is an unpaid internship/volunteer opportunity. The Art Director assists in the execution of the artistic vision of the magazine. Collaborates with Felix Magazine Editorial Staff to conceive ...

Art Director Intern/Volunteer

Chicago, IL

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

This is an unpaid internship/volunteer opportunity. The Art Director assists in the execution of the artistic vision of the magazine. Collaborates with Felix Magazine Editorial Staff to conceive ...

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How much do art director internship jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for art director internship in the United States is $121,757.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,000.00 and $127,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an art director internship?

An Art Director Internship is a temporary position that provides hands-on experience in visual design, branding, and creative direction. Interns typically collaborate with designers, copywriters, and marketing teams to develop visual concepts for campaigns, digital content, or print media. Responsibilities may include designing layouts, selecting color schemes, assisting on photoshoots, and contributing ideas to creative projects. This role helps interns build a portfolio, gain industry experience, and develop leadership skills in a real-world setting.

What does a typical day look like for an art director intern?

As an Art Director Intern, your typical day may involve assisting senior art directors with brainstorming concepts, preparing design mockups, participating in creative review meetings, and refining visual elements based on feedback. You’ll often collaborate with graphic designers, copywriters, and marketing teams to ensure visual consistency across projects. Expect a mix of independent work and team assignments, as well as opportunities to present your ideas during project discussions. This hands-on experience helps you build your portfolio, develop your creative process, and gain a deeper understanding of how professional campaigns are developed in real-world settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an art director internship?

To thrive as an Art Director Intern, you should have a strong background in visual design, understanding of design principles, and be actively pursuing or have recently completed a related degree. Familiarity with industry-standard design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and basic knowledge of project management tools are commonly expected. Creative thinking, strong communication, openness to feedback, and the ability to work well in collaborative team settings are valuable soft skills. These abilities help interns deliver high-quality work, adapt to fast-paced creative environments, and contribute effectively to projects and the larger team.

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Infographic showing various Art Director Internship job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,757 per year, or $58.5 per hour.

Junior Art Director

Omnicom

New York, NY • Hybrid

$50K - $55K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Agency:

McCann

Job Function:

Creative

Job Subfunction:

Art Direction


Job Description:

We are looking for a Junior Art Director to collaborate with on innovative concepts for our clients' print, tv, and digital campaigns. The Junior Art Director will work as part of a team and assist the Creative Director with their campaigns, while also taking ownership of their own deliverables, to create the perfect balance. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: concepting campaign ideas, working on storyboards, print imagery, and other cascading assets. The Junior Art Director will be putting their Photoshop skills to work, and jumping in to help the team on anything and everything that we deliver for our clients, all the way from the briefing to the final released asset.Qualifications
  • Portfolio is required for all applicants - must include recent student/spec work examples
  • High proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Photoshop and InDesign)
  • Working knowledge of Premiere Pro and After Effects a plus
  • Bachelor's Degree relevant to creative discipline and applicable to advertising industry (examples: Graphic Design, Visual Communications) or equivalent industry experience
  • Previous creative internships or work experience in a creative agency setting, ideally working on 360 campaigns
  • Experience in print design is required, digital content creation for video/photography and experiential work is ideal
  • Passionate and knowledgeable about beauty and fashion - culturally astute, informed and interested in category trends
Who we are:
Founded in 1994, Gotham is the Global and US agency of record for Maybelline New York, a relationship of 30+ years. Our next chapter continues our legacy of transformation, as we expand our ranks and roster of partners to build a deliberately small yet mighty global boutique, backed by one of the strongest networks of innovation and creativity in the world: McCann
With full-funnel beauty as our start, Gotham has brought a sharper perspective to the worlds of household CPG, lifestyle and wellness. We sit at the crossroads of culture, creativity and hustle, ready to help create the world's next number one brand. Again. The salary range for this position is $50,000-55,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; the associated discipline; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

Omnicom's policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom's corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.


Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we're focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us-we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.


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