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    Graphic Design Intern

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    Illumination

    Creating Joy & Discovery, founded by Academy Award® nominee Chris Meledandri.

    51-200 employeesFounded 2007Santa Monica, CaliforniaAnimation and Post-production
    Posted 182 days agoActively hiringPaidSummer 2026Animation and Post-production

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    About the role#

    Illumination is seeking a Graphic Design Intern to join the Consumer Products team for the Summer 2026 term. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside lead designers and artists to gain experience in the licensed and consumer products industry.

    What you'll do#

    • Collaborate with a team of artists to hone design skills.
    • Partner with lead designers on various projects, including the development of style guides and creative product support.
    • Create internal and external media graphic materials, marketing assets, and presentations.
    • Research and create trend boards.
    • Design new concepts, graphics, and layouts, including preparing rough drafts and presenting ideas.

    What you'll need#

    • Current enrollment in a College or University, pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Communications, or Art.
    • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
    • Demonstrated skills and a willingness to learn principles of typography, color, layout, and production.
    • Ability to take creative direction and incorporate feedback into work.
    • A graphic design portfolio must be submitted for consideration.
    • Authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

    Location & details#

    • Location: Santa Monica, California.
    • Commitment: 40 hours per week for 8 weeks.
    • Work Modality: On-site (4 days per week in the Santa Monica studio, 1 day remote).
    • Compensation: $17.28 per hour.
    Relevant fieldsGraphic DesignCommunicationsArt

    About Illumination

    Founded in 2007, Illumination is a privately held animation and post-production studio headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with a secondary location in Paris. The company specializes in the development, production, and marketing of animated feature films, including franchises like Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, and Sing. The studio maintains a workforce of 51 to 200 employees and operates through a financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures.

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