Working together during a remote graphic design internship

Remote Graphic Design Internships

Design work has moved onto shared drives, cloud boards and video calls faster than almost any other creative discipline, and a remote graphic design internship puts you inside that shift rather than watching it from the sidelines. You'll work alongside art directors and designers who may be based three time zones away, learning how a brand system gets built and approved without anyone in the same room.

Host organizations range from small independent studios running lean on freelance talent to in-house teams at companies that have never needed a physical office for their design function. Some produce marketing assets for a single brand; others handle identity and campaign work across several client accounts at once. What connects them is a reliance on designers who can take a brief, ask the right questions over Slack or email, and deliver work that needs minimal back-and-forth.

Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, career changer or already juggling other commitments, our remote graphic design internship lets you build practical, portfolio-ready experience without relocating.

Apply now

24Guaranteed Internship
Vetted remote roles with design studios, agencies and in-house teams around the world. 

14Complete Remote Support
Onboarding guidance, social & cultural events and 24/7 staff support included. 

22Global Career Network
Join 15,000+ alumni and a cohort of interns from over 150 countries, with workshops and mentoring built into the program. 

Example remote graphic design host organizations

We've placed interns with design studios, in-house creative teams and digital agencies operating across a wide range of countries and time zones. The organizations featured represent examples of the kinds of remote-first environments where participants have gained experience.

Why do a remote graphic design internship?

Remote work has changed how creative teams operate, and design was one of the first disciplines to adapt, since a logo file or a layout travels just as easily over email as it does across a studio floor. Interning remotely means learning that workflow from the inside: how a designer gathers feedback asynchronously, how a brand file gets versioned and approved by people who've never met in person, and how a small distributed team keeps its output consistent without a shared office wall to pin references to.

It also removes the constraints that come with choosing a single city. You can work with a studio in a completely different part of the world, on a schedule that fits around your studies or other commitments, and still walk away with client-facing work for your portfolio. Employers increasingly look for candidates who've proven they can manage their own time and communicate clearly without in-person supervision, and a remote placement is direct evidence of both.

Remote roles tend to be strongest in digital and social design, brand asset production, presentation design and UI support, work that's built to be reviewed and delivered entirely online.

Build design skills for a distributed creative industry

Location independence
Work with a host organization anywhere in the world, without relocating or applying for a visa.

Real scheduling flexibility
Fit your internship around study, work or family commitments with 10 to 40 hours a week.

Async collaboration skills
Learn to gather feedback, present work and manage revisions without relying on being in the same room.

A genuinely global cohort
Connect with interns and mentors from over 150 countries through the program's online community.

Meeting other interns during a remote graphic design internship

Explore remote graphic design internships

Remote design work spans brand and marketing teams, digital agencies, publishing operations and product design groups, almost all of which now run at least part of their creative process online. Your internship could give you a first-hand look at how any of these teams deliver design work without needing everyone in one location.

Brand & Identity Design

Distributed studios and in-house teams build out identity systems and brand assets for clients who may never meet their designer in person, work that depends on clear documentation as much as visual craft. Your internship could involve supporting logo variations, brand guideline pages or asset libraries.

You could work on: Logo variation sets · Brand guideline documentation · Asset library organization · Template design

Social & Digital Marketing Design

Marketing teams need a constant supply of graphics for campaigns, email and social channels, output that's created, reviewed and shipped entirely through shared drives and project boards. You could support campaign graphics, email templates or social content design.

You could work on: Social media graphics · Email template design · Campaign asset resizing · Content calendar visuals

Digital & UI Design

Product and web design teams collaborate through shared files in tools like Figma, making this some of the most naturally remote-friendly design work available. You could support wireframing, screen design or component library upkeep.

You could work on: Wireframe support · Screen design assistance · Component library documentation · Icon and asset preparation

Presentation & Editorial Design

Businesses and publishers need pitch decks, reports and layouts produced and reviewed on a rolling basis, work well suited to a remote workflow built around drafts and comments rather than in-person sign-off. You could support deck design, layout templates or editorial formatting.

You could work on: Pitch deck design · Report and layout templates · Editorial formatting · Slide asset creation

Looking for an in-person graphic design placement instead? Explore our international art and design internships to see opportunities in specific destinations. 

Example remote graphic design roles

Depending on your skills and interests, you could take on a role such as:

  • Graphic Design Intern
  • Creative Design Intern
  • Branding & Design Intern
  • Digital Heritage Design Intern
  • Gallery Operations & Digital Design Intern
  • Art Gallery Design Intern
  • Digital Content Designer
  • Creative Video Production Intern

Your exact role will depend on your host organization and placement.

Explore more example Graphic Design roles >

 

In a corworking space during a remote graphic design internship

What can you gain from our remote graphic design internship?

Our remote graphic design internship offers more than a line on your CV. It's a chance to build the working habits that distributed creative teams actually rely on, developing practical, portfolio-ready skills without leaving your current routine behind.

  • Build remote work experience employers look for

    Show future employers you can manage your own time, communicate clearly online and deliver design work with minimal supervision. 

  • Work on real design projects

    Put your knowledge into practice through projects that could involve branding, digital marketing, UI or editorial design, depending on your placement. 

  • Grow a genuinely global creative network

    Connect with designers and creative professionals in your host organization's country, alongside fellow interns from over 150 countries in the program. 

  • Strengthen your remote collaboration skills

    Learn to present work, gather feedback and manage revisions through the tools distributed teams actually use. 

  • Keep your existing commitments intact

    Fit your internship around study, work or family life with flexible hours and no relocation required. 

Working during a remote graphic design internship

What's included in the remote internship program?

Your program includes career advancement training, a keynote speaker series with industry leaders, live mentoring and support, and access to a global community of interns, all delivered online alongside your placement.

Explore the full remote internship program >

Hear from our remote interns

Abbey Billot
Abbey Billot
Watch their story
Sarah Swenseid
Sarah Swenseid
Watch their story
Racheal Botchway
Racheal Botchway
Watch their story

"I was an intern journalist, covering film, celebrity gossip and everything culture-related. I was particularly interested in the virtual internship program because I wanted the flexibility to balance it with my university work, finding other work and my life in general. I’d been looking for an internship for a long time because I was struggling to find work in the field with just my university qualifications, which was very frustrating. Hopefully, that will change now that I’ve gained experience in the field and understand the ins and outs of working as a journalist at an established media company." - Abbey Billot, remote graphic design intern

"The Intern Group was really, really helpful, particularly with the interview tips. There’s a platform where you can learn about things like CV building and interview preparation, and I think that really helped me secure the internship offer. A couple of minutes after my interview, I received a response from the company saying they’d really like me to intern with them. I’d say The Intern Group was incredibly helpful, from the CV preparation to getting ready for the interview." - Racheal Botchway, remote intern

Being mentored during a remote graphic design internship

Is a remote graphic design internship right for you?

A remote graphic design internship could be a great fit if you want real design experience but can't relocate, or if flexibility around your existing schedule matters more than being in a physical studio. Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, gap year student or career changer, you can build practical design skills while working with an organization anywhere in the world.

It's an opportunity to build your CV, expand your portfolio and professional network, and discover where a career in design could take you, all without needing to pack a bag.

What is it like to be a remote graphic design intern?

Being a remote graphic design intern means your working day runs through the same tools professional design teams use everywhere: shared drives, cloud-based design files, project boards and video calls. You'll typically have set check-ins with your host organization, clear deliverables and deadlines, and the same expectation of professionalism as any in-person role, just without a commute.

Outside your working hours, the program's online community runs virtual meetups, trivia nights and interest-based groups so you can get to know other interns around the world, not just in your own time zone. Many participants also use the flexibility to explore their own city differently, treating the hours around their internship as a chance to build a portfolio project on the side or study for a professional certification.

Apply now

Coworking during a remote graphic design internship

FAQs

cerrar popup image

Realize your potential with an international internship

Apply now

  • 1

    Apply online

    Complete our simple application form and tell us about your passions, qualifications, and experiential requirements.

  • 2

    Interview

    If your interview is successful, confirm your enrollment with a tuition deposit.

  • 3

    Secure your internship

    Collaborate in the internship placement process & accelerate your career.