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Codeage

Graphic Design/Illustrator Intern

Beverly Hills, CA

$17.25 - $23/hr

Codeage is seeking a Web Developer Intern proficient in Illustrator with the potential to grow. You will be working on various brand creative projects with retailers and consumer products involving ...

Codeage

Graphic Design/Illustrator Intern

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

Codeage is seeking a Web Developer Intern proficient in Illustrator with the potential to grow. You will be working on various brand creative projects with retailers and consumer products involving ...

Primal Wear

Design Artist Intern

Denver, CO

$17/hr

The design intern assists the Creative Department with a variety of support tasks such as logo rebuilding and custom vector illustrations. The intern will work independently as well as closely with ...

Primal Wear

Design Artist Intern

Denver, CO · On-site

$17/hr

The design intern assists the Creative Department with a variety of support tasks such as logo rebuilding and custom vector illustrations. The intern will work independently as well as closely with ...

Primal Wear

Design Artist Intern

Denver, CO · On-site

$17/hr

The design intern assists the Creative Department with a variety of support tasks such as logo rebuilding and custom vector illustrations. The intern will work independently as well as closely with ...

Galileo

Intern Student Life

Milano, TX · On-site

NABA is currently seeking motivated individuals for the role of Intern Student Life - graphic ... Design and produce illustrations, graphics, social media content (posts, stories, reels) and ...

Aptum Virtual Solutions

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Basic knowledge in Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator. * Basic knowledge in video editing and layout ... INTERN

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How much do illustration intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for illustration intern in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Illustration Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Illustration Intern, you generally need strong drawing skills, a solid understanding of design principles, and a portfolio showcasing your work, often supported by coursework in art or illustration. Familiarity with digital illustration tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) is typically expected. Creativity, adaptability, and strong communication skills help you collaborate effectively and interpret feedback. These abilities are vital for producing high-quality illustrations that align with project goals and client expectations.

What is the difference between Illustration Intern vs Graphic Design Intern?

AspectIllustration InternGraphic Design Intern
Required SkillsDrawing, sketching, visual storytellingLayout, typography, software proficiency
Work EnvironmentCreative studios, publishing housesAdvertising agencies, media companies
Common TasksCreating original artwork, character designDesigning logos, marketing materials

While both roles involve visual creativity, an Illustration Intern focuses on hand-drawn artwork and storytelling, whereas a Graphic Design Intern emphasizes digital design and layout skills. The roles often overlap in creative environments, but their core responsibilities and skill sets differ significantly.

What are Illustration Interns?

Illustration Interns are students or recent graduates who work temporarily with companies or creative studios to gain hands-on experience in the field of illustration. They assist professional illustrators and design teams by creating drawings, graphics, and visual assets for various projects such as books, advertisements, websites, or marketing materials. This role helps interns develop their artistic skills, learn industry-standard tools, and build a professional portfolio while gaining insight into the workflows and expectations of the creative industry.

What types of projects and responsibilities can an Illustration Intern typically expect to work on?

As an Illustration Intern, you can expect to be involved in a range of creative projects such as assisting with digital illustrations for marketing materials, supporting senior illustrators with concept sketches, and contributing to visual assets for social media or websites. You may also help with revisions based on team feedback and participate in brainstorming sessions. This role often provides opportunities to collaborate with graphic designers, marketing teams, or product managers, giving you valuable exposure to real-world workflows and creative processes.
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Infographic showing various Illustration Intern job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, 37% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,436 per year, or $17 per hour.

Internship - Scientific Illustration

Archbold Biological Station and Buck Island Ranch

Venus, FL • On-site

Other

Posted 20 days ago

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Description of Internship
Archbold Biological Station (Archbold) is seeking an artist to work as a Science Illustration Intern for a period of four months. The intern is expected to live and work at Archbold for at least two or a maximum of three months. Free accommodation will be provided for the intern during their stay on-site at Archbold.
The Scientific Illustration Intern will create a series of at least eight illustrated factsheets (infographic-style) focused on the relationship between fire, Florida scrub ecosystems, and rare species persistence. These engaging, visually driven factsheets will educate public and private land managers about the critical role of prescribed fire in Florida scrub ecosystems and communicate the need for appropriate fire management to ensure the persistence of rare species.
These illustrated factsheets will include accessible, plain language summaries of scientific information describing relationships between prescribed fire regimes and rare species ecology. Content will also include management recommendations, supported by original illustrations, addressing appropriate fire return intervals and fire seasonality for rare species conservation.
The series will cover a suite of rare, fire dependent species studied at Archbold, including Florida Scrub-Jays, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers, Florida Grasshopper Sparrows, Gopher Tortoises, and several rare plant species. The illustrated factsheets will also compare and contrast fire management needs across multiple rare species to highlight potential tradeoffs among species with differing ecological requirements.
Through side-by-side illustrations and plain language explanations, the series will communicate how land managers can address these tradeoffs using adaptive strategies, such as varying fire return intervals across space and time to support multiple species within working landscapes. This comparative approach will train the intern to synthesize complex ecological information and translate multispecies tradeoffs into clear, decision relevant visual communication.
In addition, the series will include an overview of Archbolds prescribed fire management program, how land managers evaluate the effectiveness of fire management, and the importance of fire in working ranch landscapes, drawing on Archbolds agroecology research.
Living at an active research site during the internship will allow the intern to experience the research first-hand and find inspiration through immersion in the unique Florida Scrub environment. We hope that this internship will build a bridge between artists and researchers, and help researchers spread awareness about Archbolds conservation work through unique and eye-catching artwork to be used in public outreach and science communication.
The intern will have significant creative freedom over these illustrated factsheets while also incorporating input and receiving mentorship from researchers, artists, science illustrators, and species specialists.
Qualifications:
To qualify for this internship, you must be currently enrolled in, or be a recent graduate of, an art-focused, undergraduate or graduate level program.
Compensation: $2500/month
Start Date: Summer 2026, Flexible.
Duration: 4 months with at least 2 months on-site at Archbold.
Application Deadline: 06/15/2026
Applying:
If you're interested in applying to this internship with us, please apply with a cover letter describing your interest in this internship, your CV/resume, and a link to your art portfolio by June 15, 2026.