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Software Development Intern

Toledo, OH · On-site

$19.25 - $25.25/hr

Interns will participate in the TGI internship program, which will cover various topics such as: database maintenance & SQL; programming within Integrated Development Environments (i.e. Visual Studio ...

Support concept development for short-form and long-form video content, including scripting ... Occasionally guide contributors, interns, freelancers, or community partners on visual storytelling ...

... the full production development lifecycle. By leveraging hardware, software, and strategic ... Previous professional work experience or internship, as a user experience designer, interaction ...

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How much do visual development internships jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for visual development internships in the United States is $56.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.16 and $61.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects and responsibilities can I expect as a Visual Development Intern?

As a Visual Development Intern, you will typically work on creating concept art, mood boards, and visual assets that help shape the look and feel of animation or game projects. Your daily tasks may include collaborating with art directors, character designers, and other artists to develop environments, props, and color scripts. Interns often attend team meetings, receive feedback on their work, and may have opportunities to present their ideas. This role offers valuable exposure to the full production pipeline and helps build a strong foundation for a future career in visual development.

What are Visual Development Internships?

Visual Development Internships are temporary positions offered by animation studios, game companies, or film production houses for students or recent graduates interested in the visual development field. Interns in these roles assist professional artists in creating the look and feel of animated films, TV shows, or games by contributing to concept art, environment design, color scripts, and character design. These internships provide hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to the production pipeline, helping interns build their portfolios and develop industry-relevant skills. Completing a visual development internship can be a valuable step toward a career as a visual development artist.

What is the difference between Visual Development Internships vs Concept Artist Internships?

AspectVisual Development InternshipsConcept Artist Internships
Required SkillsDesign, illustration, storytellingDrawing, character design, environment creation
Work EnvironmentFilm, animation, gaming studiosVideo game, film, animation projects
Industry UsageUsed for visual style development and storyboardingFocused on creating characters and environments

Visual Development Internships typically involve creating concept art, storyboards, and visual styles for media projects, while Concept Artist Internships focus more on designing characters, environments, and assets. Both roles require strong artistic skills and are common in entertainment industries, but they emphasize different aspects of the visual creation process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Visual Development Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Visual Development Intern, you need a solid foundation in drawing, color theory, composition, and digital painting, typically demonstrated through a strong portfolio and relevant art or design coursework. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and possibly 3D software such as Blender or Maya is often expected. Creativity, adaptability, and strong collaboration skills help you contribute effectively to team-based projects and respond to feedback. These skills ensure you can create compelling visuals that align with project goals and adapt to the fast-paced, iterative environment of animation or game studios.
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Infographic showing various Visual Development Internships job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% Full Time, and 94% Part Time. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,333 per year, or $56.9 per hour.

2025-2026 Leadership Development Program - Full Time and Internship

Abercrombie

Columbus, OH • On-site

$9.0K/wk

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Job Description:

The A&F Leadership Development Programs are highly competitive initiatives, unique for their entrepreneurial structure, and provide immediate exposure to senior level leaders. With a "promote from within" mentality, these programs have been designed to shape top candidates into the future leaders of our company. We want students who are motivated, creative, and strategic - natural leaders seeking to drive results in a team-based environment.


The comprehensive programs will include:

  • Combination of classroom sessions and on-the-job training
  • Relationship with a mentor to guide learning in the new role
  • Interactive presentations from a variety of senior leaders in the company
  • An open and inclusive learning environment with fellow associates
  • Integrated social activities to help transition to Columbus and the unique corporate culture at A&F
  • Preparation to effectively manage a portion of the business in one of our critical areas at Home Office

What Could You Be Doing?

  • MERCHANDISING (Full-Time and Internship):Managing the strategy for millions of dollars of product each day. Entrepreneurial in nature, Merchants lead a cross-functional team to maximize the financial success of their product line and must possess the unique ability to be both analytical and creative daily. Merchants are the experts on our customer, understanding their lifestyle, behaviors, and preferences to predict and capitalize on market trends. From working with our designers to identify the next styles and trends for our stores to analyzing sales and identifying growth strategies for the business, our Merchants are involved with every aspect of the product.
  • MERCHANDISE PLANNING (Full-Time and Internship):Shaping the financial strategy behind every product. Interpreting and balancing current sales, inventory analysis, financial goals, and emerging trends. Our Merchandise Planners build the plans that maximize our success. They forecast future product performance, establish strategies across domestic, international, and e-commerce channels, and strategically distribute our products around the world.
  • FINANCE & ACCOUNTING (Full-Time and Internship):Financial Analysts gain a unique and multi-faceted skill set through our Leadership Development Program, gaining exposure to multiple disciplines within our corporate finance and accounting teams. Highly analytical and results-oriented, our Financial Analysts make an immediate impact on corporate strategy and direction. Opportunities within Finance include Financial Planning and Analysis, Accounting, Internal Audit, Treasury, Capital Projects, and Financial Reporting.
  • DIGITAL & TECHNOLOGY (Full-Time and Internship):Generating and implementing new strategic or systematic approaches and creating dynamic technology solutions for our rapidly growing business. Committed to applying technology to solve business problems, our Analysts and Engineers partner with teams across the company, hone software development skills using cutting-edge tools, and create and uphold technology standards and processes.
  • SUPPLY CHAIN (Full-Time and Internship):Supporting our global logistics network to efficiently deliver products for our brands. Our Supply Chain Analysts build a diverse skill set during rotations through multiple facets of the organization. Our Supply Chain team synchronizes supply and demand, while measuring global business performance.
  • VISUAL MERCHANDISING (Full-Time ONLY): Driving the creative process behind our in-store experience, crafting what customers see and feel, to create unique environments that maximize sales and profitability. Coordinating customer-centric product placement strategies, Visual team members must think creatively and aesthetically while considering key analytical data daily. Our Visual team cultivates the vision, excitement, and emotion of our Brands.

What Do You Need To Bring?

  • Bachelor's Degree or junior status working towards a bachelor's degree
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Passion for the A&F brands and the role
  • Proven leadership experience
  • Ability to thrive in team-based settings and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners
  • A desire to take on the responsibility of running a portion of our multi-billion-dollar business
  • A strong desire for adventure & curiosity
  • Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced, structured environment
  • A desire to learn & hunger for more!

The A&F Full Time Leadership Development Programs offer competitive compensation packages for trainees. Other benefits include $8,000 in placement and relocation bonuses, merchandise discounts at all our brands, use of the A&F gym, industry-leading healthcare coverage, and company matching savings and retirement programs.

Our interns are compensated $9,000 for the 9-week summerprogram. Other benefits of the program have historically included housing provided by A&F for the duration of the program, merchandise discounts at all our brands, use of the A&F gym, and organized social events throughout the summer. Our interns end the summer with a thorough understanding of the Full Time Leadership Development Program and have early access to full-time job opportunities.
To be eligible for consideration, students must also submit their unofficial transcripts and resumes, complete with cumulative GPA.

Our Company

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sitesabercrombie.com,abercrombiekids.com, andhollisterco.com.

At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We're proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

**For Remote Roles ONLY: Digital & Technology Full-Time**

This role allows for remote work across the U.S. Therefore, in states and cities that require the hourly or salary compensation or pay range to be included in a job posting, the recruiting pay range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, your relevant experience levels, your work location, comparison to other employees in similar or related roles, or market demands. The range may be modified in the future.

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Company Description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.

Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.