2026 Summer Intern DesignCreative Intern
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Job Location:
Fort Worth, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Design Intern
At Schaefer Ad Co. our goal as an agency is to make life better for our clients our team our community and ourselves. Our culture impacts every area of the agency and is rooted within every employee from the top down. Across each discipline every person at the agency is encouraged to be their best selves even the agency dog. That is why Schaefer Ad Co. is more than just one person or a name on a building or even just a place where people come to work. It is a place that fosters community where differences are admired and out-of-the-box ideas are encouraged. Within these four walls is an environment that demands self and team growth via exposure to new things. This mindset is what drives our agency to be an empowering place to work that always strives to maintain a fun engaging and collaborative environment.
Whether it is through our various Schaefer outings or our internal kitchen get-togethers at Schaefer individuality is celebrated at every opportunity. The result of this type of environment is a place that every employee is proud to call home. Because at Schaefer Ad Co. we are more than just merely coworkers we are a family and not the type that is simply united by blood or are forced to spend the holiday together but a group of people who genuinely trust care about and look out for each other.
Vision
If you are a self-motivated hard worker with excellent communication skills and possess extremely high standards of accountability and trust worthiness then we would love to hear from you. The paid internship begins in June 1st and will last for approximately 13 weeks ending on August 21st. We require 20-25 hours per week at a minimum of 3 days in the office per week. We welcome the opportunity to apply your time with us towards university credit.
What you should expect
Not all internships are created equal. At Schaefer Advertising our interns get the opportunity to work on real client projects gain real-world knowledge and be mentored by some of the industrys best. Our goal is to help provide our interns with an immersive agency experience that will help them build a foundation as they get ready to enter their first advertising job. And if youre a rockstar and the stars align that first advertising job could be on the Schaefer team.
What we expect out of you
Long gone are the days of interns fetching coffee or just taking meeting recap notes. Our expectation is for you to be an active member of our team. That means you will be asked to own projects have a point-of-view meet deadlines and join in on all of the nitty gritty of our day-to-day work.
Graphic Design Intern:
The Graphic Design intern will be coached by a creative manager and work closely with all members of the Creative Team. Responsibilities will include:
- Creative development
- Computer layout
- Presentation preparation
- Schaefer brand projects
- Creative Team brainstorms
- Excessive doodling
Requirements:
- Must be a junior or beyond with a major thats pertinent to graphic design. We welcome post-grad candidates.
- 3.25 cumulative GPA or higher
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
- Portfolio of work
- You must sign a confidentiality agreement
- You must have a valid drivers license
- Must be available to work 15-20 hours per week at a minimum of 3 days per week in the office for 16 weeks
- Must take direction well and be detail-oriented
- Coding/ HTML or motion/animation experience is a plus
- Illustration photography or other additional skills are a plus
- Be eager to learn and join in creative exercise
Were Schaefer . Are you up for joining our crew
SCHAEFER AD CO. TALENT PHILOSOPHY
Performance:
Every job in the world comes with a certain set of expectations. But at Schaefer we set the bar unapologetically high. Exceeding expectations is a great place to start. Every job matters and whether its behind the scenes or in front of our clients performing each task with excellence is what sets us apart.
Behavior:
Every Schaefer employee is responsible for positively contributing to the length and breadth of our culture. We have a responsibility to each other and to our clients so we will be our best healthiest selves. That doesnt mean were all the same; were a diverse collection of personalities preferences tastes and talents. We will be patient. We will be kind. We will be respectful and compassionate. We will put others first. We will always tackle conflict with respect.
Growth:
Good work is expected. Great work is rewarded. We all play a role in advancing this company forward and each persons path will be clearly defined based on their responsibilities performance capacity to grow and drive to learn. We invest and reward employees who consistently demonstrate a drive for company and personal growth.
Transparency:
We will provide a clear path for all employees through training and experiences to develop the skills and characteristics needed for advancement. We value transparency in the form of open and honest dialogue across every position in the company. We want to understand your career aspirations and we will be transparent with you as that relates to your opportunity for growth and advancement.
Accountability:
No ones perfect. And no ones an island. If were going to meet our high standards and lofty goals for growth and achievement we all need accountability. To us this isnt a looking down but a coming alongside of one another as we all pursue excellence. You have a responsibility to yourself and to the agency to do what you say you are going to do when you said you were going to do it. And help hold others accountable to doing the same.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
About Company
Schaefer Advertising is an award-winning marketing and advertising agency that works for clients in healthcare, real estate and destination and entertainment.
