About the role#
The Graphic Design Intern will join the Communications Department to support creative production and help maintain the brand and visual identity of the Studio Museum in Harlem. Working alongside the Senior and Junior Graphic Designers, the intern will contribute to the production of brand-aligned assets for various channels, with a primary focus on digital content. This role offers the opportunity to learn about institutional design systems, project management, and the organization of design assets.
What you'll do#
- Support creative production within the Communications Department.
- Assist in maintaining the museum brand and visual identity.
- Produce brand-aligned assets for diverse channels with a focus on digital content.
- Manage design initiatives through project management.
- Organize and maintain design files.
What you'll need#
- Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Superb attention to detail.
- An aptitude for visual storytelling.
- A passion for current trends within the design and art world.
- Excitement about working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student, or status as a recent graduate in Graphic Design, Communications, Art, or Media Studies.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Fall 2026 (September 14, 2026, to December 18, 2026).
- Schedule: 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
- Modality: On-site, three days per week (Tuesdays are mandatory).
- Compensation: Paid stipend of $5,040.
About Studio Museum in Harlem
The Studio Museum in Harlem functions as a center for artists of African descent. It supports work influenced by black culture. The museum operates as a nonprofit organization based in New York. It was founded in 1968 and currently employs 113 people.
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