Intern, Art Director
Saatchi US, El Segundo, CA, United States
Overview
Saatchi LA is looking for college seniors and recent graduates to join our paid 9‑week Summer Internship, from June 15th to August 15th, with a 5‑day hybrid work week. The program offers lessons from various agency departments, mentorship from advertising professionals, and a chance to work on real client projects.
As an intern, we expect you to bring energy, enthusiasm, and a thirst for knowledge. In return, we provide a hands‑on insider introduction to agency work that goes beyond a resume builder—challenging your expectations, widening your horizons, and showing why advertising drives popular culture.
An online Art Director portfolio is a requirement for this position.
Responsibilities
Partner with a Copywriter Intern to concept and execute against creative briefs for existing clients in traditional media and the digital space.
Collaborate and support art directors and other members of the creative team from concept development through post‑production to understand how ideas are developed, sold, and brought to life.
Develop visual direction and conceptual ideas for agency projects.
Gain hands‑on experience contributing to real work while creating portfolio‑worthy projects.
Work with cross‑functional teams to better understand how ideas move through the agency.
Qualifications General Skills
Problem‑solving mentality for collaborative and individual tasks.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to polished client‑ready work.
Leadership skills that extend beyond the role.
Passion and curiosity for modern advertising and marketing.
Self‑motivation, resiliency, and ability to build strong relationships with team members.
Willingness to learn, grow, and improve by accepting constructive feedback.
Excellent organization and time management to prioritize and multi‑task.
High emotional intelligence and communication skills to articulate the why behind visual choices.
Creative Skills
Creative versatility across various media and ability to adapt visual style.
Strong conceptual and visual storytelling skills that bridge brand objectives and real‑world culture.
Fluency in the visual language of social platforms, new digital formats, and cultural trends.
Proactive sourcing of ideas across memes, creators, emerging trends for fresh visual references.
Ability to translate cultural insights into tangible visual direction.
Requirements
Proficiency in the Adobe Suite, AI tools, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace.
Ability to be in the LA office 3 times per week.
Recent college graduate/university senior with a degree in art direction within advertising/marketing/communications.
Previous internships preferred but not required.
An online portfolio must be submitted with the application.
Benefits & Compensation Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies supporting diverse talent needs, including medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401 K, parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
Compensation Range: U.S. $20 per hour. The Company reserves the right to adjust this range based on relevant factors.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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As an intern, we expect you to bring energy, enthusiasm, and a thirst for knowledge. In return, we provide a hands‑on insider introduction to agency work that goes beyond a resume builder—challenging your expectations, widening your horizons, and showing why advertising drives popular culture.
An online Art Director portfolio is a requirement for this position.
Responsibilities
Partner with a Copywriter Intern to concept and execute against creative briefs for existing clients in traditional media and the digital space.
Collaborate and support art directors and other members of the creative team from concept development through post‑production to understand how ideas are developed, sold, and brought to life.
Develop visual direction and conceptual ideas for agency projects.
Gain hands‑on experience contributing to real work while creating portfolio‑worthy projects.
Work with cross‑functional teams to better understand how ideas move through the agency.
Qualifications General Skills
Problem‑solving mentality for collaborative and individual tasks.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to polished client‑ready work.
Leadership skills that extend beyond the role.
Passion and curiosity for modern advertising and marketing.
Self‑motivation, resiliency, and ability to build strong relationships with team members.
Willingness to learn, grow, and improve by accepting constructive feedback.
Excellent organization and time management to prioritize and multi‑task.
High emotional intelligence and communication skills to articulate the why behind visual choices.
Creative Skills
Creative versatility across various media and ability to adapt visual style.
Strong conceptual and visual storytelling skills that bridge brand objectives and real‑world culture.
Fluency in the visual language of social platforms, new digital formats, and cultural trends.
Proactive sourcing of ideas across memes, creators, emerging trends for fresh visual references.
Ability to translate cultural insights into tangible visual direction.
Requirements
Proficiency in the Adobe Suite, AI tools, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace.
Ability to be in the LA office 3 times per week.
Recent college graduate/university senior with a degree in art direction within advertising/marketing/communications.
Previous internships preferred but not required.
An online portfolio must be submitted with the application.
Benefits & Compensation Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies supporting diverse talent needs, including medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401 K, parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
Compensation Range: U.S. $20 per hour. The Company reserves the right to adjust this range based on relevant factors.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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