Summer 2026 Graphic Design Intern at Studio Museum in Harlem

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

3600.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Visual Identity, Digital Content, Design Systems, Brand Consistency, Project Managing, Visual Storytelling, Attention To Detail, Creative Production

Industry

Museums;Historical Sites;and Zoos

Description

Internship Program Description The Museum’s Internship Program offers college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates' valuable insights into the operations of a professional museum environment. Interns collaborate on meaningful and engaging projects with museum staff and participate in a series of meetings and workshops focused on contemporary museology. *Please note: Only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States are eligible for this program.* Job Summary The Graphic Design Intern will work within the Communications Department to support creative production and assist in maintaining the Studio Museum’s brand and visual identity. They will work alongside the Senior Graphic Designer and Junior Graphic Designer to produce compelling, consistent, and brand-aligned assets for the Studio Museum’s diverse channels, with a specific focus on digital content. They will learn about implementing institutional design systems, maintaining brand consistency across all audience touch points, project managing design initiatives, and organizing and maintaining design files. Applicants must demonstrate strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign), superb attention to detail and excitement about working in a tight-knit, collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. The ideal applicant will also display an aptitude for visual storytelling and a passion for current trends within the design and art world. This internship is designed for mature undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates interested in careers in design, digital marketing, arts communications, or related fields. If available, please provide a link to your design portfolio in the application. Application Information Each internship cycle could include opportunities in the following departments: Communications, Collections, Curatorial, Director’s Office, Development, Education and Visitor Experience. Applicants are encouraged to indicate both a first and second choice among the listed departments. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted directly. We appreciate your understanding. Application Materials: To be considered, applicants must submit the following Resume A cover letter A writing sample (no more than 5 pages) Dates and Details Program Duration: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026 (10 weeks) Weekly Commitment: 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Interns are required to be on-site at least three days per week, including mandatory full day attendance on Tuesdays. Stipend: $3,600 Application Deadline: 11:59 PM EST on March 16, 2026. Interview Notifications Sent By: April 6, 2025, if you have not received communication by this date, we regret that you have not been selected as a finalist for the Summer 2026 cohort. Mandatory Orientation: All accepted interns must attend an in- person orientation on the morning of Monday, June 1, 2026, to begin the program.

Responsibilities

The Graphic Design Intern will support creative production within the Communications Department, assisting in maintaining the museum's brand and visual identity by producing consistent, brand-aligned assets, primarily for digital content. They will collaborate with designers to learn about implementing design systems, managing projects, and organizing design files.