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Jolkona

Graphic Design Intern/Volunteer

Seattle, WA

$17 - $22.75/hr

Currently pursing or recently graduated with a degree in graphic design, visual design, art. Additional Information This is an unpaid internship. Time Commitment: Must be available February - May. 15 ...

Valleyfair LLC

ValleyScare Makeup Artist

Shakopee, MN · On-site

$17/hr

Overview WAGE: $17/ hour (Minimum Age 18) Ready to turn fear into art? Transform performers into ... application, airbrushing, and character design Knowledge of hygiene and safety in makeup ...

Valleyfair LLC

ValleyScare Makeup Artist

Shakopee, MN · On-site

$17/hr

Overview WAGE: $17 / hour (Minimum Age 18) Ready to turn fear into art? Transform performers into ... application, airbrushing, and character design Knowledge of hygiene and safety in makeup ...

M Booth

Fall Jr. Design Intern

New York, NY · On-site

$17/hr

We are looking for a Junior Design Intern to join our PR Creative practice group! What you can ... Collaborate with designers, art directors, illustrators, animators, and account team members to ...

M Booth

Fall Jr. Design Intern

New York, NY · On-site

$17/hr

We are looking for a Junior Design Intern to join our PR Creative practice group! What you can ... Collaborate with designers, art directors, illustrators, animators, and account team members to ...

Valleyfair LLC

ValleyScare Makeup Artist

Shakopee, MN · On-site

$17/hr

OverviewWAGE: $17 / hour (Minimum Age 18)Ready to turn fear into art? Transform performers into ... application, airbrushing, and character design Knowledge of hygiene and safety in makeup ...

Thatgamecompany

3D Character Artist (Mid-Senior)

$81K - $114K/yr

... design phase * Support the rest of the 3D team to create character assets * Review and fix bugs of all complexities * Contribute to documentation and resource libraries for the art department

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How much do character design art intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for character design art intern in the United States is $19.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a character design art intern?

A Character Design Art Intern assists professional artists in creating original characters for games, animation, or other media. They help with sketching, refining designs, and maintaining consistency in character styling. Interns may also research references, collaborate with other creative teams, and adapt designs based on feedback. This role provides hands-on experience in the industry while allowing interns to develop their artistic skills and portfolio.

What do character design art interns do?

As a Character Design Art Intern, you will assist in brainstorming, sketching, and rendering character concepts under the guidance of senior artists and art directors. Your daily tasks may include creating character turnarounds, expression sheets, and helping to revise designs based on team feedback. You’ll also collaborate closely with other departments such as storyboarding, animation, and development to ensure character designs fit the overall style and narrative of the project. The experience provides valuable insight into the creative process of professional character design and often serves as a stepping stone to more advanced roles in the industry.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a character design art intern?

To thrive as a Character Design Art Intern, you need strong drawing and illustration skills, a solid understanding of anatomy, character construction, and a portfolio that showcases creative concept work. Experience with digital art tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate is often required, and familiarity with additional tools like Blender or Maya can be beneficial. Strong communication, openness to feedback, and the ability to work collaboratively are key soft skills for this position. These competencies are essential to efficiently conceptualize, iterate, and refine character designs that align with project goals and team visions.

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Infographic showing various Character Design Art Intern job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Internship, 40% Full Time, and 27% Part Time. Highlights an 74% In-person, 13% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,304 per year, or $19.4 per hour.

Graphic Design Intern/Volunteer

Jolkona

Seattle, WA

$17 - $22.75/hr

Internship

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Job description

Company Description

Jolkona is a nonprofit that brings high potential social entrepreneurs from emerging countries to Seattle for an intensive 3-week mentor-driven accelerator. These entrepreneurs are solving some of the most challenging societal issues in their communities. Our mentors include some of Seattle's best startup talent who prepare these founders to scale and engage with investors at home & abroad.

Seattle is one of the most vibrant and welcoming startup hubs in the U.S. and has a rich history of innovation and invention. Jolkona seeks to position Seattle as a city that fosters the global entrepreneurial spirit. We're building a network of mentors, business leaders and thought leaders who are creating and energizing communities of change makers around the world.

Job Description

Program Catalyst is an accelerator for international social ventures. This intensive program brings social entrepreneurs from developing countries to Seattle, where they can hone their business plans, gain valuable insights, and connect with prospective investors and funders. Jolkona is looking for a graphic designer to make our online and print efforts more, well, visual. You will help design print and web collateral for Jolkona's Program Catalyst Cohort program and other marketing activities. We offer a fun, collaborative environment and an opportunity to make an impact!

Essential Functions:

Program Catalyst constitutes of several workshops, site visits and social events. Visit here to learn more about the program: http://jolkona.org/catalyst. Listed below are the essential functions:

  • Work with the team to execute on Jolkona's various design needs. Some examples of projects include: catering to the design needs of Catalyst program, Jolkona Twitter background, marketing collateral, and campaign logos.
  • Collaborate with the team to design Jolkona's media kit.
  • Drive concept development and design of Jolkona's branding standards guide.
  • Other design projects as assigned.
Qualifications

This is an unpaid internship.

  • Working knowledge of industry standard design software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint).

  • Strong sense of design, typography, and layout skills

  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Currently pursing or recently graduated with a degree in graphic design, visual design, art.
Additional Information

This is an unpaid internship.

Time Commitment:

Must be available February - May.
15-20 hours/week
Benefits:

Exposure to the start-up nonprofit world.
Letter of recommendation upon successful completion of tasks.
Referrals on LinkedIn.
Ability to build on your portfolio.
Work with a team of passionate young professionals dedicated to changing the world.

If you are interested in applying for this position please submit the following:

  • Resume
  • Link to portfolio.

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