Creative Technology & Operations Intern

At GSD&M were on a mission to build First & Only brands meaning the first to do it and the only ones who can. Were able to do this because we set a high bar for ourselves and our work. We care about what we put out in the world. Were humans who like other humans. Our ideas make a difference. Shift culture. Create a smile. Inspire change. Initiate belly laughs. Deepen our understanding of the world and ourselves. We grow. We learn. We get better. We do it all over again. Because thats what it takes to build and be First & Only.

Job Title:

Creative Technology & Operations Intern

Position Summary:

Are you a creative problem solverwhospassionate about the field ofadvertisingbutdontsee your unique interests and skillset reflected in a single traditional roleIf sothis position may be for you.

Thisisntyour basic coffee run internship. This isGSD&M Daze of Summer.Come spendyour summer days in a daze as you experience our fast-paced creative environment for yourself. Hereyoullactually beworking alongside our talentedteams. From creative and account leadership to strategy and analytics and beyond you can expect a real hands-on competitive experience.

GSD&M is acreatively-driven full-service advertising agency born and raised in the heart of Texas. Today we are a global agency in the musicfoodand weird capital of the world.Wevewon the Super Bowl cleaned up atCannesandcontinueto help iconic brands win every day. We live by our core values and believe an agency should be able to think like the diverse world thatitstalking with. We thinkitsbetter to be honest than cool. We also playfoosballin the agency bar and eatbreakfast tacos for dinner.


Details:
What: Paid 40hr/week summer intern program
When: Tuesday June2nd - Friday August7th
Where: Austin TX Hybrid: In office (Tues Wed Thurs) / Remote (Mon Fri)
Who: Any college junior/senior/grad level students and recent graduates

Program Highlights:
Agency Experience - Acquire hands-on real work ad agency experience
Intern Team Project - Collaborate on a cross-departmental group project
Lunch & Learns - Gain insights into the role of each agency discipline
Group Gatherings - Join in meet-ups with fellow interns and agency staff

Job Highlights:
As a Creative Technology & Operations Intern you will:

• Learn how the agency works across departments spot operational friction points and propose improvements through process automation or technology.

• Identifyemerging and best-in-class creative tools across the marketplace (and our approved platform partners) separating cool demos from production-ready options.

• Supportcreative teams who bring an idea or concept for feasibility validation:Conducting research to recommendthe best enabling approachsometimes one tool sometimes a multi-tool workflowfocused on not just making ideaspossible butmaking them better.

• Conductoperationaltoolkitand workflow evaluations (capabilities limitations quality scalability speedadoptionfriction and risk considerations).

• Prototype and testworkflow automations to support and improve operational initiatives

• Build workingproficiency(and often subject matterexpertise)withinour constantly evolving creative toolkitthrough hands-on experimentation.

• Create playbooks templates andvideo demonstrationsthat turnworkflow enhancements(that youll uncover)into repeatablesolutions thatothers can follow.

• Support internal adoption moments (Office Hours team sessions) with demos Q&A and documentation updates driven by real user needs.

• Support ad hoc requests: tool comparisons rapid research feasibility memos prototype recaps and pitch support.

KeyRequirements:

Desired Characteristics:

• Self-starter mentality with an entrepreneurial spirit; comfortable creating structure and momentum when tasks are non-prescribed.

• Curious by nature and energized by exploration but also agenticable to ship without being pushed.

• Strong communicationskills; comfortable asking smart questions gathering requirements and presenting recommendations.

• Attention to detail and strong organization (especially for experiment logs tool comparisons and documentation).

• Superb time managementskills;can juggle multiple threads without losing track of progress.

• Willingness to go above and beyond; eagerness to jump on a project at a moments notice.

• Embracement of the unknown; views ambiguity asopportunityto explore.

Skills:

• Familiarity with creative tools and production workflowswill be incredibly valuable(if youdonthave hands-on experience conducting research in preparation for theinternshipwillsuffice).

• Strong documentation and writing skills (clear concise user-friendly).

• Comfort learning new tools quickly and turning experimentation into repeatable guidance.

• Familiarity with generative AI tools and creative technology workflows is a plus.

• Video editingexperienceis a plus (PremierePro After Effects) especially quick-turn versioning and basic finishing.

• Familiarity with low-code workflow tools (Power Automate SharePoint Lists) is a plus.

• Basic prototyping or demo-building skills (HTML/CSS/JS no-code tools or rapid prototyping) is a plus

Requirements:

Candidates must be enrolled as a juniorsenioror graduate-level student in college OR recent college graduate

Must be available during thelength of the program (6/2/26 8/7/26) and able to come into the GSD&M Austin offices at least 3 days a week.Optionto work offsite on Mondays and Fridays.

Must be able to work full-time40 hoursper week.

Applications will closeFebruary 28 2026.

At GSD&M inclusion is our superpower. An inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged and empowered makes the work better makes our agency better and ultimately makes the industry better. Thats why were proud to be recognized by the Advertising Federations Mosaic Awards year after year for our efforts in diversity equity and inclusion.

We consider ourselves lucky. Every day we wake up and get to build First & Only brands in an inclusive environment where everyone matters all while enjoying generous benefits plenty of time off and opportunities for growth whether youre just starting out or have been in the biz for a while.

GSD&M is an equal opportunities employer and will never favor or discriminate against anyone based on their age gender ethnicity sexual orientation disability pregnancy or maternity religion or belief marriage or civil partnership gender identity expression or realignment. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process please reach out to for support.

This role requires regular in-office presence with a minimum of three days per week to engage and collaborate in in-person team interactions and meetings as required.