Spring 2027 Graphic Design Intern
At a glance
Junior Graphic Design role at Studio Museum in Harlem. New York · internship.
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What you'll do
- Create brand-consistent design assets for the museum’s channels, with most work focused on digital content
- Work with the senior and junior graphic designers on creative production across audience touchpoints
- Help apply the institution’s design system and keep its visual identity consistent
- Track design initiatives and keep design files organized and up to date
What you bring
- You are an undergraduate or graduate student, or a recent graduate, pursuing design or a related career path
- You have strong working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
- You bring close attention to detail and an interest in visual storytelling
Who this fits
This internship suits students and recent graduates exploring design, digital marketing or arts communications. It runs for fourteen weeks at twenty hours each week, with three in-person workdays and Tuesday required; you must also attend an in-person orientation on January 11. You must be authorized to work in the United States.
From the employer
About Our Organization
Founded in 1968, the Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture. It is a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society.
Internship Program Description
The Museum’s Internship Program offers college undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates' valuable insights into the operations of a professional museum environment. Interns collaborate on meaningful and engaging projects with museum staff and participate in a series of meetings and workshops focused on contemporary museology.
*Please note: Only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States are eligible for this program.*
Job Summary
The Graphic Design Intern will work within the Communications Department to support creative production and assist in maintaining the Studio Museum’s brand and visual identity. They will work alongside the Senior Graphic Designer and Junior Graphic Designer to produce compelling, consistent, and brand-aligned assets for the Studio Museum’s diverse channels, with a specific focus on digital content. They will learn about implementing institutional design systems, maintaining brand consistency across all audience touch points, project managing design initiatives, and organizing and maintaining design files.
Applicants must demonstrate strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign), superb attention to detail and excitement about working in a tight-knit, collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. The ideal applicant will also display an aptitude for visual storytelling and a passion for current trends within the design and art world. This internship is designed for mature undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates interested in careers in design, digital marketing, arts communications, or related fields. If available, please provide a link to your design portfolio in the application
Application Information
The Spring 2027 season will feature eight internship positions: Communications, Curatorial, Director’s Office, Development, Education, Graphic Design, Public Programs, and Registrar.
Applicants are encouraged to designate both a first and second choice for the positions they wish to be considered for in their cover letter. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only candidates chosen for interviews will receive direct communication regarding the status of their application.
Application Materials:
To be considered, applicants must submit the following
- Resume
- A cover letter
- A writing sample (no more than 5 pages)
Dates and Details
Spring 2027 Program Dates: January 11, 2027 – April 16, 2027 (14-weeks)
Requirements: 20 hours/week, during the workweek (M-F). Interns must work in-person three days of the week, with Tuesdays mandatory for interns.
Stipend: $5,040
Application Opens: October 5th, 2026
Application Deadline: 11:59 PM on November 6, 2026
Applicants will be notified about interviews by December 4, 2026
- If you have not heard back before the set date, you have not been considered as a
finalist for the Spring 2027 cohort.
All interns must attend an in-person orientation day the morning of January 11, 2027, to commence their program.
Application Instructions
Please upload your resume and a cover letter to your application. No phone calls or emails, please.
Please note that while careful consideration will be given to each submission, only a select number of applicants will be contacted due to the volume of interest.
The Studio Museum in Harlem is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, gender identification, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and encourage folks of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. At the Studio Museum, we are committed to having an inclusive and transparent environment where every voice is heard and acknowledged. We embrace our differences, and know that our diverse team is a strength that drives our success.
Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
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