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Creative Intern - Art Director

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GSD&M

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United States , Austin

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Job Description:

This is GSD&M Daze of Summer. Come spend your summer days in a daze as you experience our fast-paced creative environment for yourself. Here, you’ll actually be working alongside our talented teams. From creative and account leadership to strategy and analytics and beyond, you can expect a real, hands-on competitive experience. GSD&M is a creatively-driven, full-service advertising agency born and raised in the heart of Texas. Today we are a global agency in the music, food and “weird” capital of the world.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support client teams on integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels
  • Work closely with Creative Directors and experienced GSD&M creatives
  • Build a portfolio with real client work across print, digital, social, and experiential platforms
  • Learn how to interpret creative briefs and contribute throughout the full campaign lifecycle
  • Develop and present visual concepts, layouts, and design ideas for client projects
  • Strengthen craftsmanship, attention to detail, and creative discipline

Requirements:

  • Candidates must be enrolled as a junior, senior or graduate-level student in college OR recent college graduate (less than 1 year since graduation)
  • Must be available during the length of the program (6/2/26 – 8/7/26) and able to come into the GSD&M Austin offices at least 3 days a week
  • Must be able to work full-time 40 hours per week
  • Strong visual communication and presentation skills
  • Solid design fundamentals, including layout, typography, and concept development
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Familiarity with common collaboration tools and platforms (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Teams)
  • Basic understanding of social, digital, and integrated marketing campaigns

Nice to have:

  • Experience with social-first or integrated campaigns
  • Motion tools are a plus
What we offer:
  • Paid 40hr/week summer intern program
  • Hands-on, real work ad agency experience
  • Real mentorship
  • Lunch & Learns
  • Group Gatherings
  • Generous benefits
  • Plenty of time off
  • Opportunities for growth

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 31, 2026

Expiration:
February 28, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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