Graphic Design Intern

As a Graphic Design Intern, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with our in-house Graphic Designer and contribute to the visual identity and communication projects that represent the school’s brand and community. Candidates should have an understanding of what it means to design for the digital as well as for the physical world. Based on your experience and skills, the following responsibilities could be incorporated into your daily tasks:

Assist the Graphic Designer in day-to-day creative tasks and ongoing design projects

• Support the development of digital and print materials, including posters, brochures, social media content, and event branding
• Help maintain consistency in visual identity across all communication platforms
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas for marketing campaigns and design initiatives
• Prepare files and visual assets for production and distribution
• Conduct basic research on design trends and visual communication strategies

Through this internship, you will have the opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on experience working within a professional design environment
• Strengthen your technical and creative skills using Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools
• Learn about design workflows, feedback processes, and project coordination
• Contribute to your professional portfolio of creative work

About the Organization:

We are the first school for design disciplines in Italy, founded in Milan in 1954. Today, our school is an international laboratory for the exchange of experiences, for the development of projects maintaining a balance between function and expression, production and experimentation, thanks to the combination of its Italian roots and a strong international orientation. The young professionals that the school is able to offer to the market and the creative work developed every year are testimony to this incredibly rewarding dialogue with companies, producers and the various actors along the design chain.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

On-site Supervision and Support
Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance. 

Academic Credit
Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.

Housing and Excursions
Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process. 

Visa Sponsorship
This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens 

Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)
Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page