Graphic Designer Intern Jobs in Rutherford, NJ (NOW HIRING)

This is an unpaid, internship for credit opportunity. Students are responsible for arranging academic credit with their institution and ensuring they are enrolled in an internship course if needed for academic credit. We will provide documentation and evaluations as required.

About The Paley Center for Media

The Paley Center for Media is the world's leading 501 (c)(3) nonprofit cultural institution whose mission is to preserve our media history and to explore media's powerful shaping influence on our culture.

The Paley Center for Media owns the iconic, New York Paley Museum where media, sports, gaming, tech, and entertainment come together, and during the year, produces unmatched programs for the public and industry.

On the public side, programs celebrate the very best of television, digital content, and interactive entertainment. On the industry side, the Paley Center convenes the most influential business leaders to explore and debate the most critical issues and opportunities within the industry while also fostering a sense of community amongst peers. Through its respected Paley Impact series, programs educate and explore how media impacts culture and shapes public discourse on important societal issues.

At the heart of the Paley Center sits the Paley Archive, which represents the largest public collection of its kind and is often cited as a national treasure, with over 160,000 programs spanning more than 100 years. This collection also serves as an incredible resource for K-12 educators and students nationwide that are served through its respected education classes.

Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For more information, please visit paleycenter.org.

Scope

The Web/Graphic Design Intern will support the Museum's inhouse Creative Services team across a wide range of digital and print projects. This role is ideal for a student designer who is eager to apply their visual communication skills in a professional cultural institution and gain handson experience with real-world creative workflows.

Responsibilities

• Assist design director in creating and adapting visual assets for web and social media, including layouts, promotional graphics, and key art; with comps and mockups for exhibitions, marketing campaigns, and institutional presentations
• Repurpose and configure print flyers, posters, event collateral, and support the development of museum and exhibition signage
• Ensure all design work aligns with established Museum brand guidelines and visual standards
• Collaborate with staff to prepare files for production and maintain organized project assets
• Needs to be proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Canva for daily duties
• Apply practical AI tools (Adobe Firefly, Microsoft Copilot) for photo retouching, content generation, and routine office or workflow tasks

Core Competencies

Our successful employees meet the following criteria:

• Highly organized with proven ability to meet deadlines and budgets
• Ability to take ownership of all tasks and manage simultaneously
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and time management skills
• Positive and professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal, administrative, and managerial skills
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail
• Resourcefulness, creativity, strong-problem solving, and research skills

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a graphic design, visual communication, or related program at an accredited college or university
• Strong understanding of typography, spatial composition, and color theory
• Ability to follow brand guidelines and maintain visual consistency across formats
• Familiarity with layout design, image editing, and preparing files for print and digital use
• Comfortable learning and applying AIassisted creative tools
• Detailoriented, organized, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Supply portfolio upon request

• Strong work ethic with desire and preference to work in-person as part of a cohesive, collaborative, high-energy, in-the-office work environment
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish a plus

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Paley Center for Media maintains a strong policy of equal opportunity in employment. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations.