Paradowski Creative is hiring: Art Director Intern in Saint Louis

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr