Intern, Art Director at Razorfish | New York, USA

Razorfish

Intern, Art Director

New York, USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradTemporary

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive early-stage creative concepting as an Art Director intern collaborating with copywriters to shape campaigns for Razorfish.

Own concept ideation and lead a small creative team to realize campaigns.
Must-have: Strong conceptual thinking and ability to clearly explain creative decisions.
Standout: Experience or interest in shaping social content and branding.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Art directors grasp the big picture of an advertisement and communicate it visually.
They set the tone and lead the style of the work produced and work 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.

Requirements

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
Skills/Software: Adobe Creative Suite (photoshop, illustrator, etc)
Interest in learning and using AI tools.
Genuine curiosity about technology and enthusiasm for diving into client products.
Strong conceptual thinking and ability to bring fresh, strategic ideas.
Ability to clearly explain creative thinking and decision‑making.
Experience or interest in contributing ideas, shaping concepts, and elevating social content.
Demonstrated curiosity and proactive problem‑solving.
Desire to help strengthen a concept‑driven team
A strong communicator with an interest in storytelling, branding, and digital marketing
Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Preferred

Figma (nice to have)

Razorfish

3.9 Glassdoor

Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We see consumers as more than just metrics. We see them as people – wonderful, complex, interesting people. Grounded in deep digital expertise for over 25 years, we continue to navigate the ever-changing marketing landscape to forge meaningful connections that enrich people’s lives. Our diverse teams of strategists, creative thinkers, experience builders, and technologists are passionate about connecting creativity to business impact. Razorfish is part of Publicis Communications North America.

Founded in 1995

New York, NY, US

1.8K employees (823 in marketing)

www.razorfish.com

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