Art Director Intern
Paradowski Creative, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Paradowski Creative is now accepting applications for our
Summer 2026 Internship Program!
All internships will run for
9 weeks, from Monday, June 1, 2026, to Friday, July 31, 2026.
Interns can work
up to 35 hours per week,
and can expect to make
$20/hour .
This is a role for students or early‑career designers who are excited to concept and craft visual storytelling across channels. The Art Director Intern will collaborate closely with Copywriter partners and cross‑functional teams to develop creative ideas and bring them to life through thoughtful design and execution. The ideal candidate has strong visual instincts, a curiosity for emerging tools, and a desire to learn how great creative work gets made, from brief to concept to final deliverables. We understand no one knows everything yet, but the right candidate is eager to learn, open to feedback, and ready to contribute.
What we’d like you to know and what we’d like you to learn
Ability to concept and execute creative ideas across platforms, especially social and digital
Experience creating visuals for a range of deliverables, including:
Social content and digital assets
Video graphics and motion‑ready frames
Print and digital ads
Long‑form storytelling and presentations
Comfort collaborating with Copywriter partners and contributing to integrated creative thinking
Ability to design presentations that clearly communicate creative thinking and design decisions
Interest in brand identity work and applying design systems across touchpoints
Comfortable taking feedback and iterating quickly while maintaining the integrity of the idea
Leverage AI‑enabled tools thoughtfully to support concept exploration, visual ideation, and asset development while maintaining high creative quality
Organization and attention to detail
Learn the difference between a big idea and a tactic, and then do both
Requirements
Looking for emerging leaders in all fields of creativity
Individuals with a strong portfolio and demonstrated creative ability through coursework, internships, freelance work, or professional experience
If currently enrolled in college,
must have completed junior year
(rising senior or above)
Must be in‑person
(St. Louis) for the duration of the internship
How to apply Interested candidates can apply by sending the following to intern@paradowski.com:
Resume including cover letter, education, and work experience
An online portfolio or any other materials illustrating your skills and experience
Use the subject format Application Deadline: Sunday, March 15 at 11:59 p.m.
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Summer 2026 Internship Program!
All internships will run for
9 weeks, from Monday, June 1, 2026, to Friday, July 31, 2026.
Interns can work
up to 35 hours per week,
and can expect to make
$20/hour .
This is a role for students or early‑career designers who are excited to concept and craft visual storytelling across channels. The Art Director Intern will collaborate closely with Copywriter partners and cross‑functional teams to develop creative ideas and bring them to life through thoughtful design and execution. The ideal candidate has strong visual instincts, a curiosity for emerging tools, and a desire to learn how great creative work gets made, from brief to concept to final deliverables. We understand no one knows everything yet, but the right candidate is eager to learn, open to feedback, and ready to contribute.
What we’d like you to know and what we’d like you to learn
Ability to concept and execute creative ideas across platforms, especially social and digital
Experience creating visuals for a range of deliverables, including:
Social content and digital assets
Video graphics and motion‑ready frames
Print and digital ads
Long‑form storytelling and presentations
Comfort collaborating with Copywriter partners and contributing to integrated creative thinking
Ability to design presentations that clearly communicate creative thinking and design decisions
Interest in brand identity work and applying design systems across touchpoints
Comfortable taking feedback and iterating quickly while maintaining the integrity of the idea
Leverage AI‑enabled tools thoughtfully to support concept exploration, visual ideation, and asset development while maintaining high creative quality
Organization and attention to detail
Learn the difference between a big idea and a tactic, and then do both
Requirements
Looking for emerging leaders in all fields of creativity
Individuals with a strong portfolio and demonstrated creative ability through coursework, internships, freelance work, or professional experience
If currently enrolled in college,
must have completed junior year
(rising senior or above)
Must be in‑person
(St. Louis) for the duration of the internship
How to apply Interested candidates can apply by sending the following to intern@paradowski.com:
Resume including cover letter, education, and work experience
An online portfolio or any other materials illustrating your skills and experience
Use the subject format Application Deadline: Sunday, March 15 at 11:59 p.m.
#J-18808-Ljbffr