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1 Atelier

Graphic Design Intern

Manhattan, NY

$16.50 - $22/hr

Change the Game." Our promise is that you will learn a lot from a highly experienced team ... Design marketing collateral * Assist the photo retouching team with product asset creation ...

Shark Branding

Graphic Design Internship

New York, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

... game-changer. As he demonstrates on ABC's hit reality series Shark Tank and from behind the scenes ... As an intern you will work directly with the Director of Business Development and Social Media ...

Shark Branding

Graphic Design Internship

New York, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

... game-changer. As he demonstrates on ABC's hit reality series Shark Tank and from behind the scenes ... As an intern you will work directly with the Director of Business Development and Social Media ...

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What does a game design intern do?

A Game Design Intern assists game designers and development teams in creating and refining video game concepts, mechanics, and levels. Their responsibilities often include brainstorming ideas, prototyping gameplay elements, providing feedback on game features, and conducting playtests. Interns may also help document design decisions and collaborate with artists, programmers, and other team members to ensure the game is engaging and meets quality standards. This role is a great way to gain hands-on experience and learn about the game development process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a game design intern?

To thrive as a Game Design Intern, you generally need a solid understanding of game mechanics, storytelling, and basic programming or design principles, often supported by coursework or a related degree. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Unity, Unreal Engine, and graphic or prototyping software is highly valuable. Creativity, teamwork, and strong communication skills help you contribute ideas and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are crucial for turning concepts into engaging gameplay experiences and for learning quickly in a dynamic industry.

What is the difference between Game Design Intern vs Game Developer Intern?

AspectGame Design InternGame Developer Intern
Required SkillsCreativity, game mechanics understanding, basic design toolsProgramming, coding, software development
Work EnvironmentDesign teams, creative departmentsDevelopment teams, coding environments
Typical TasksConcept creation, level design, prototypingWriting code, debugging, implementing features

Game Design Interns focus on conceptualizing game mechanics, designing levels, and creating prototypes, while Game Developer Interns work on coding, software development, and implementing game features. Both roles often collaborate but differ mainly in skill set and daily tasks, with design interns emphasizing creativity and planning, and developer interns concentrating on technical programming.

What are the most commonly searched types of Game Design jobs in New York?

The most popular types of Game Design jobs in New York are:

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Infographic showing various Game Design Intern job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution.

Graphic Design Intern

1 Atelier

Manhattan, NY

$16.50 - $22/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Company Description

1 Atelier is an independent luxury brand born in New York City that celebrates individuality and empowers confident self-expression by inviting people to create one-of-a-kind handcrafted handbags through a digital design platform. We are building a transformational luxury brand that delivers exquisite custom products, manufactured in New York City, and delivered in less than 21 days. 1 Atelier is returning luxury to what it once was, in a way it could only happen today.

We are a fast-paced startup just hitting our stride, where we are completely transforming the luxury experience and disrupting the luxury industry. We were recently selected by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies in Style for 2017. Our internal mantra is  "Work Hard. Be Kind. Change the Game." Our promise is that you will learn a lot from a highly experienced team, including the founders, who are industry experts. Take a look at www.1atelier.com/about to watch our video and read about the founders. Our office is based in the Garment District in NYC.

Job Description

    • Work with the Content Director and Creative Director to edit and create visual content for email marketing, website, and social media according to the Editorial Calendar

    • Design marketing collateral

    • Assist the photo retouching team with product asset creation, recoloring and updating assets and cutting out digitized patterns for the customization platform

    • Create digital "bags" from our digital asset inventory for posting on partner online commerce sites

Qualifications

We are looking for a highly self-motivated, resourceful and reliable intern to help us with everything we have going on at our very exciting startup related to graphic design and content development. This candidate needs to be excited about the fashion tech community, and enjoys consumer brands and being part of a fast-paced fashion business with a lot of moving parts.


The ideal candidate has a strong early portfolio across online and offline media, is motivated to take initiative and self-lead while completing tasks, is an excellent communicator and detail oriented, and is strong with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and basic retouching and typography.

Lastly, it's all hands on deck in a startup so this person needs to be willing and comfortable doing anything that comes up, as we all are doing!  We prefer full-time (9 am to 6 pm) however are open to someone who can work at least 20 hours a week around their academic schedule. This is an unpaid internship.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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