About the role#
MATTE is looking for a curious, visually driven Design Intern to join our creative team in New York. You will support branding, campaign, and experiential projects by helping bring ideas to life through layouts, mockups, graphics, and presentations. Working alongside senior designers, you will sharpen your design skills and learn how creative concepts develop into finished work.
What you'll do#
- Support the design team across branding, campaigns, and experiential projects.
- Assist with day-to-day design production including signage, environmental graphics, asset creation, and preparation of production-ready files.
- Help develop creative presentations, layouts, mockups, and visual assets.
- Contribute to visual research, moodboards, and early-stage concept exploration.
- Bring ideas and design support to MATTE’s own brand, creative, and studio projects.
- Participate in creative reviews and gain exposure to the full design process.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a university undergraduate or master’s program.
- Strong visual sensibility and a foundational understanding of typography, layout, and composition.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Proficiency in Figma.
- A portfolio showcasing your design thinking and skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage tasks across multiple projects.
- A proactive, collaborative approach, with an openness to feedback and an eagerness to learn.
- Experience or interest in motion, digital design, 3D, or emerging creative tools like AI is preferred.
Location & details#
- This internship is based on-site in New York, New York.
- The program runs from February 3, 2027, through May 12, 2027.
- Interns must be available for a minimum of 16 hours per week, working two days on-site.
- This is an unpaid internship that may qualify for academic credit.
- Interns are not eligible for employee benefits.
About MATTE Projects
MATTE Projects is a studio based in New York. It focuses on branding, content production, and experiential design. The company serves various brands and institutions through strategy and entertainment projects. Founded in 2012, it currently employs 117 people.
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