Graphic Design Intern

About the Role

SMUGGLER is looking for a Graphic Design Intern to join their creative team in New York City or Los Angeles, working onsite. This internship offers a key opportunity to impact the visual design of treatments, pitch decks, and branding assets within a dynamic environment that blends film, advertising, experiential projects, and design. Collaborating closely with the internal design team, company directors, executives, and researchers, you will help craft compelling visual presentations that bring large-scale concepts to life.

SMUGGLER is a prestigious global production studio renowned for representing an elite group of filmmakers. Their executive leadership is composed of experienced producers, creatives, and managers with broad industry expertise.

Responsibilities

• Create captivating and persuasive pitch decks and marketing collateral that align to brand guidelines and project briefs.
• Perform detailed image research and curate visual references to enhance storytelling and conceptual development.
• Keep a well-organized archive of visual research and project files.
• Design presentations utilizing tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Readymag, Figma, and Google Workspace.
• Transform ideas into clear and engaging storytelling visuals suitable for print, digital, and social media platforms.
• Work alongside directors and executives to polish and adjust presentations informed by creative input and project requirements.
• Partner with design colleagues, producers, and other creatives on special initiatives including theatre, immersive experiences, and brand activations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Solid grasp of branding fundamentals, page layout, typography, and awareness of contemporary design trends.
• Experience working with print production processes.
• Excellent communication, time management, and teamwork capabilities.
• A robust portfolio that reflects creativity, precision, and attention to design details.
• Capability to handle multiple deadlines and work autonomously or collaboratively.
• A genuine passion for film, media, and narrative art.
• Familiarity with social media design standards and formats.
• Previous experience in entertainment, advertising, or creating design treatments for commercial presentations is advantageous.
• Skills in generating AI-based images and video content.

Additional Information

• Location options include Los Angeles or New York City; attendance in the office is required.
• The position requires a commitment of five days per week over 4 to 6 months.
• The hourly stipend rate is set at $25.