Graphic Design Intern, Special Projects – Summer 2025

3 Months ago • Upto 1 Years • Graphic Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Illumination is seeking a Graphic Design Intern for Summer 2025 to work with the Marketing/Special Projects team. This internship offers cross-company learning opportunities and collaboration with innovative teams. Responsibilities include designing layouts for posters, billboards, and in-theater standees; creating graphics for print campaigns and internal/external media; developing Keynote presentations; supporting creative executives; and designing new concepts and layouts. The intern will work closely with the team to create visually engaging materials for upcoming projects, contributing directly to the marketing and promotion of Illumination's films.
Must have:
  • 40 hours/week for 8 weeks
  • Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
  • Exceptional typography, color, and layout skills
  • Graphic design portfolio
  • US work authorization
Good to have:
  • Graphic Design major

Job Details

Join the company behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, and Sing. As an intern at Illumination, you will take part in cross company learning, partner with innovative leaders and teams, and have a seat at the table in our latest endeavors. 
 
Illumination is seeking a Graphic Design Intern for Summer 2025 to work closely with our Marketing/Special Projects team. If you are someone that is creative and wants to learn the business behind the creativity too then this is the internship for you! 

Learning and Responsibilities:

    • Design layouts for posters, billboards, in-theater standees and more.
    • Create graphics to support Illumination movie Print Campaigns.
    • Create internal and external media graphic materials
    • Create Keynote presentations to communicate innovative business strategies or character themes. This involves graphic and product design.
    • Support Creative Executive on Business Development and other Projects.
    • Design new concepts, graphics, and layouts
    • Prepare rough drafts and present ideas

Qualifications:

    • Availability to work 40 hours per week for 8 weeks
    • Must be returning to school/university/trade school/etc. the following semester
    • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a must
    • Must have extraordinary ability with typography, color and layout.
    • Preferred majors: Graphic Design
    • Ability to take creative direction and incorporate feedback into revised work
    • Must submit a graphic design portfolio to be considered for this role.
    • Must be authorized to work int he United States without visa sponsorship by the company.
The salary for this position is $17.28/hour



About Illumination
 
Illumination, founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007, is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of event-animated films, including Despicable Me—the most successful animated franchise in cinematic history—as well as Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and The Secret Life of Pets and Sing films. The 2023 release of Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie has joined the studio library, now comprising three of the top 10 animated films of all time. Illumination’s iconic, beloved franchises—infused with memorable and distinct characters, global appeal and cultural relevance—have grossed more than $9 billion worldwide. Illumination has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures.

Illumination is based in Santa Monica, CA and its studio, Illumination Studios Paris, is located in the center of Paris, France.
 
Illumination's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Illumination will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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