About the role#
We are looking for a Brand Design Intern to join our Marketing team for the summer. In this role, you will help create new brand identities and support design experiences across digital, print, and spatial touchpoints. You will work alongside senior designers on projects for brands such as The Wall Street Journal, WSJ Events, MarketWatch, and Barron’s. This is a hands-on position where you will gain exposure to high-visibility projects while managing day-to-day tasks that keep our brand systems running.
What you'll do#
- Assist in creating new brand identities from the ground up, including logos, color palettes, typography, and art direction.
- Develop brand guides, moodboards, and toolkits for stakeholders and partners.
- Support senior designers by creating visual concepts, mockups, and various media assets like emails, ads, landing pages, and social graphics.
- Produce print and spatial materials such as event signage and invitations.
- Help build and maintain design systems in Figma, including templates and guidelines.
- Collaborate across teams to ensure design consistency.
- Conduct competitive research to identify trends and opportunities for brand differentiation, translating these findings into actionable creative strategy.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a 4-year undergraduate degree program in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and July 2029.
- Strong knowledge of digital design principles and fundamentals.
- Proficiency in Figma, or similar tools like Sketch or Adobe Creative Suite.
- High attention to detail and the ability to produce professional, polished work.
- A resourceful, proactive, and self-driven approach to problem-solving.
- Willingness to accept feedback and a strong desire to learn.
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment with shifting priorities.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027 - August 13, 2027).
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
- Candidates must not require sponsorship for employment visa status.
About Dow Jones
Dow Jones provides news and business information to consumers and organizations globally. The company maintains large news-gathering operations and produces content across print, digital, mobile, and live event formats. Its portfolio includes publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron, and MarketWatch. The organization is based in New York and employs over 24,000 people.
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