Brand Design Intern at Smartly | Chicago, IL

Smartly

Brand Design Intern

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

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Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive brand visuals as a graphic design intern, creating digital assets and supporting social and presentation work.

Must-have: current college student in graphic design/visual communication or related field
Standout: Paid internship at $20/hour, ~30 hours/week, June 2–Aug 7, 2026

Job Description

Responsibilities

Create digital illustrations, graphics, and visual assets that support Smartly’s brand and marketing initiatives
Assist in developing social media creative and campaign materials across multiple platforms
Support presentations, templates, and visual storytelling in Google Slides and Figma
Collaborate with the Brand team to maintain consistency across visual identity and brand guidelines
Contribute ideas and creative concepts during brainstorming sessions and design reviews
Manage multiple assignments and timelines while maintaining strong attention to detail
Incorporate feedback thoughtfully and iterate on creative work based on team direction
Partner with teammates across marketing and brand projects to support day-to-day creative execution

Requirements

Current college student pursuing a degree in graphic design, visual communication, marketing, or a related field
Experience creating digital illustrations and visual design work through coursework, internships, freelance, or personal projects
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Experience using Figma and Google Slides
Understanding of social media platforms and basic content strategy
Previous internship experience in a creative, marketing, or related environment
Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills
Comfortable asking questions, seeking guidance, and collaborating with teammates
Self-motivated, curious, humble, and eager to contribute where needed
Able to take direction well and apply feedback constructively

Benefits

Lunch is provided Tuesday through Thursday..

Smartly

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Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers. We are the only company managing creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $5B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best. Join our global team to transform ad experiences for brands and their consumers.

Founded in 2013

Helsinki, Southwest Finland, FIN

954 employees (121 in marketing)

smartly.io

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