Intern - Art Direction

Razorfish is seeking an Intern - Art Direction for its 2026 Summer Internship Program. This hybrid role, based in Chicago, Miami, New York, or Birmingham, MI, is designed for college juniors, seniors, or recent graduates interested in marketing, technology, and creativity. Interns will gain hands-on experience with real client work, receive mentorship, and contribute fresh perspectives in a collaborative environment. The program focuses on developing skills through a guided campaign pitch competition, with potential for full-time opportunities.

Must Have

• Be a college junior, senior, or recent graduate (up to six months post-graduation)
• Be a student or recent graduate in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, or a related field
• Be a strong communicator with an interest in storytelling, branding, and digital marketing
• Be collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Perks & Benefits

• Medical and voluntary benefits (after 90 consecutive calendar days)
• Supplemental medical insurance
• Transportation and parking benefits
• Legal benefits
• Pet insurance
• Auto and home insurance
• 401(k) Plan (after 1,000 work hours in a 12-month period)
• Real client work experience
• Mentorship and support
• Professional development through a guided campaign pitch competition
• Access to industry-leading learning tools
• Potential for full-time opportunities

Company description

Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We’ve been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What’s different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com.

Overview

Razorfish Summer Internship Program — 2026

Curious about what’s next in marketing, technology, and creativity?

At Razorfish, we don’t just follow trends—we help shape them. Our 2026 Summer Internship Program is designed for bold thinkers who want hands-on experience, meaningful collaboration, and exposure to real client work.

Applications are now open for college juniors, seniors, and recent graduates (up to six months post-graduation) who are eager to learn, contribute, and grow alongside industry leaders.

Program Details

Internship Dates: June 1 – July 31, 2026

In-Office: Hybrid (3 days per week in-office) - designed for collaboration, creativity, and connection

Office Locations: Chicago | Miami | New York | Birmingham, MI

Responsibilities

Art directors grasp the big picture of an advertisement and communicate it visually. These are artists with a vision and a core understanding of design. They set the tone and lead the style of the work produced and works in tandem with copywriters who draft specific messaging in an advertising campaign.

The Day-to-Day:

Art Directors work closely with copywriters to generate ideas to present to a client. They are responsible for conceptualizing designs and rallying a team of creatives (most commonly artists, talent and photographers) to work on various projects. Art Directors edit presentations and resources to ensure clients’ asks/needs are met.

What You’ll Experience

• Real Client Work: Gain hands-on real-world experience working with leading brands, and see your ideas move from concept to execution.
• Mentorship & Support: Learn from experienced teammates who provide guidance, feedback, and insight into agency life.
• A Culture That Values Your Voice: We encourage fresh perspectives and thoughtful ideas. You’ll be invited to participate, share, and challenge our thinking.
• Professional Development: Build your skills through a guided campaign pitch competition, with access to industry-leading learning tools.
• Connection & Growth: Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and build relationships across the agency. High-performing interns may be considered for full-time opportunities, with continued growth supported through our early career development programs.

Qualifications

Who You Are

• A college junior, senior, or recent graduate (up to six months post-graduation)
• A student or recent graduate in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, or a related field
• A strong communicator with an interest in storytelling, branding, and digital marketing
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Additional information

At Publicis Groupe, we offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12-month period.

Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $20 per hour. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be April 1, 2026.