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Art Director Graphic Designer Intern

Hiebing

Job Location:

Austin, TX - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 15 - 15

Posted: 23 October 2026 (13 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 20 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Great creative starts with curiosity. A what if. An unexpected connection. A visual that makes someone stop look and feel something.

As an Art Director/Graphic Designer Intern at Hiebing youll be part of our Create team partnering with copywriters art directors and other creatives to turn insights into ideas that connect brands with people. Youll contribute to real client work from early sketches and concept boards to polished designsand build your skills and portfolio along the way.

Were looking for someone who thinks beyond the first idea finds inspiration across visual media and enjoys making the work better through collaboration and feedback. You bring fresh perspectives a willingness to share unfinished ideas and the curiosity to keep exploring.

What Youll Do

Develop creative concepts alongside copywriters art directors and other team members.
Translate ideas into compelling visuals exploring typography layout imagery color and composition.
Design and refine work across channels adapting your approach to each brands identity audience and objectives.
Bring multiple ideas and visual directions to the table using sketches references and concept boards to communicate your thinking.
Use feedback to strengthen your concepts and execution.
Explore AI tools to support brainstorming visual exploration and creative workflows applying your own judgment originality and craft to the final work.
Follow agency guidance on AI use protecting confidential information and checking outputs for accuracy bias usage rights and brand fit.
Manage assignments communicate progress and meet deadlines with support from the team.

What Youll Bring

A portfolio that shows your conceptual thinking design skills and creative potential. Class assignments personal projects and previous client work are welcome.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud particularly Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign.
A strong foundation in typography layout color and composition with attention to detail.
The ability to connect visual choices to an idea audience and brand.
Curiosity about photography illustration motion culture and emerging creative tools including AI.
A collaborative approach and openness to giving receiving and applying feedback.
Initiative and a willingness to ask questions when you need direction.

Stuff You Should Know

Location: Madison WI or Austin TX. Candidates must be based in Wisconsin or Texas and able to work from the corresponding office.
Work environment: Hybrid with in-office collaboration Monday through Wednesday and remote flexibility Thursday and Friday in an open-office setting.
Timing: Starting fall 2026 and continuing through May 2027.
Compensation: $15 per hour.
Schedule: The Create team prefers interns to work 40 hours per week. Please include your availability during the academic year with your application.
Application requirement: A portfolio is required. Please include a link and any password needed to access your work.
Work authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without employer sponsorship.