Fall 2026 Design Intern

Creative Design Intern

At Idea Peddler, we see interns as the next wave of creative thinkers, and investing in them is an investment in the future of our industry. We give interns real-world experience, helping them grow through hands-on projects, mentorship, and collaboration. Their fresh ideas and perspectives challenge us to think differently, and in return, we offer the opportunity to build skills, confidence, and a network through hands-on client experience. We're not just teaching—we're shaping the future of creativity together.

Our Fall 2026 Internship Program will run from September 1st through December 18th and is 20 hours per week. The agency is remote on Monday and Fridays and in-office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays and we'll need you in the office at least 80% of the time (16 hrs).

Our Creative Design Intern is a creative individual who is looking to develop their skills in graphic design and beyond. Someone that isn't just a pixel pusher but is interested in developing big ideas and seeing how to make brands come to life in different mediums. A person that isn't afraid to venture into new territories and explore every avenue of being a designer.

This internship is an opportunity to understand small agency life in a way where you have more control. The position will include internal and external projects where you can work on the Idea Peddler brand and real-world clients. Throughout the internship, you will work directly with the Creative Director of Design and work collaboratively with other members of the creative team.

Responsibilities:

• Create and design print and digital materials
• Adhere to brand guidelines and complete projects according to a deadline
• Retouch and manipulate images
• Use graphic design software and work with a wide variety of media
• Collaborate with the Creative Director and Graphic Design Manager to develop design concepts
• Receive feedback from the Creative Director and Graphic Design Manager and make necessary changes
• Prepare pitch decks for a variety of clients

Our Ideal Candidate has/is:

• Basic knowledge of layout, typography, hierarchy, color, and other graphic design fundamentals
• Experience with After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Strong creative and analytical skills
• Creative portfolio of graphic design work
• Interest in other mediums, such as 3D, photography, etc., is a plus
• Energetic and eager, and willing to tackle new challenges!

This internship is 20 hours per week and we'll need you in the office at least 80% of that time. The agency is remote on Monday and Fridays and in-office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. This is a great opportunity to gain professional experience, grow your network, and learn more about yourself and the industry. Lastly, the Account Management internship has potential to turn into a full-time position with Idea Peddler based on timing, needs, and performance.

About Idea Peddler:

What's it like to work at Idea Peddler? We're the rehab for big agency life. If you love doing smart and thoughtful work, but hate the big agency B.S., Idea Peddler might be the place for you. With appreciative and purpose-driven clients, a caring and transparent team culture, and true work-life balance, Idea Peddler is a place where you can thrive based on your own drive; a true meritocracy. In addition to having the chops to concept and execute campaigns flawlessly, curiosity, adventure, and a damn good attitude will carry you far here. We are a team of self-starters who hold dear our core values of adventure, accountability, discernment, motivation and no B.S. Full time members of our team are rewarded for hard work and have immediate access to a robust benefits package that includes health, vision and dental benefits; 401k matching; generous paid time off; tech kit; health club stipend; cell phone credit; catered weekly meal; recurring educational opportunities and more! Idea Peddler, founded in 2011, is a full-service agency operating on a hybrid work model that offers big agency expertise with boutique agency service. We create bespoke campaigns that deliver on clients' unique goals and follow through with exceptional execution. In uncertain times, ideas win. Ideas that inspire. Ideas that shift behavior. And ideas that create growth. Idea Peddler holds true to the promise of doing good work for nice people.

Idea Peddler is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.