Ziphaus is an award-winning creative production company specializing in bold visual storytelling, branded content, and post-production. We partner with agencies, brands, and creators to develop high-impact visuals across entertainment, culture, and digital media. From concept to final export, Ziphaus brings creative ideas to life with speed, quality, and originality.

 

Internship Overview
We’re looking for a graphic design intern currently entering their junior year of a rigorous BFA or design-focused program. Ideal candidates are familiar with core design foundations—typography, grid systems, branding, and layout—and are ready to apply that training in a fast-paced, real-world creative environment. This internship is for college credit only and provides valuable exposure to professional creative production.

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What You'll Do

• Assist in the development of brand identity systems including logo iterations, color palettes, and typography guidelines

• Design digital-first assets such as pitch decks, thumbnails, content templates, and campaign graphics

• Apply design principles such as visual hierarchy, rhythm, and composition to social and web-based content

• Collaborate with the team to explore visual directions through moodboards, research, and concepting

• Prepare clean, organized production files for animation and final delivery

• Learn how to adapt designs for multiple formats and platforms (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, etc.)

• Participate in critiques, creative reviews, and cross-functional collaboration with editors and animators

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a design-focused college program and eligible for school credit

• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

• Strong foundation in layout design, typography, and brand storytelling

• A portfolio that demonstrates a clear understanding of design systems and digital application

• Attention to detail, organized file management, and responsiveness to feedback

• Availability of at least 10–15 hours per week during the summer

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with Adobe After Effects or motion design fundamentals

• Interest in entertainment, pop culture, and short-form video design

• Experience with digital mockups and visual presentation decks

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience applying your classroom training to real creative briefs

• Mentorship from an award-winning creative team

• The chance to contribute to branded content, campaigns, and original media

• Flexible, remote-friendly work structure with an emphasis on growth and development

• Portfolio-ready work and school credit for your internship

 

This is an unpaid internship designed for college credit. Candidates must be eligible to receive credit through their academic institution.