This week's spotlight includes: Curious Plot, Emerson Collective, and Tapestry (Coach & Kate Spade)
Job Title: Graphic Design Intern
Organization Name: Curious Plot
Wage/Salary: $25/hr
Opportunity Summary: The graphic design intern is a creative genius who is proficient in the Adobe Suite and knows how to create visual deliverables that convert. They have a natural eye for design and the technical skills to back it up. This intern supports the Creative + Experience Team with fresh ideas and high-quality visuals. Curious Plot is a marketing, communications and consulting agency driven to find what’s next for food and agriculture. We help set strategy, align teams, frame opinions and create demand for our clients. We’re a marketing, communications and consulting agency driven to find what’s next for food and agriculture. We are curious people, eager to learn, innovate and find solutions. We plot strategies that drive results – helping clients solve challenges by drawing on our experience in creative, public relations, digital communications, marketing automation, advertising and consulting.
Responsibilities & Skills:
Creates graphics for social media, print collateral, digital advertisements, web and more.
Collaborates with creative team on campaign concepting and strategy.
Follows brand guidelines while bringing a fresh perspective to client deliverables.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Summer Intern, Brand Creative Studio: Production
Organization Name: Emerson Collective
Wage/Salary: $25/hr
Opportunity Summary:The Brand Creative Studio team drives the brand for Emerson Collective and our priority areas, working to change hearts and minds with world-class storytelling and creativity—big ideas such as advertising, marketing, and brand films, all the way to day-to-day content for brand channels. Design is also an output, from logos to event design and more. The Brand Creative Studio's work covers brand management, creative strategy, ideation, digital, production, and content creation roles, so there is a diverse range of responsibilities.
As the Production intern, you’ll work primarily with the production team on video, photography, print, swag, and other creative projects that support Emerson Collective’s brand assets and key priority-area projects. You’ll contribute to the full production process—from pre-production and on-site support to post-production organization—and help maintain systems that keep projects running smoothly.
Throughout the summer, you’ll assist with daily production needs such as asset organization, film and photo clip cataloging, travel calendar coordination, and other logistical support that keeps productions on track. You’ll also help with the video editing process (no prior editing experience required), swag production, and more—gaining exposure to every stage of production, from prep through wrap.
Ideal candidates bring curiosity, strong organizational skills, and a demonstrated interest in creative or film production, whether through coursework, campus projects, or personal exploration. No prior video editing experience is required—just an eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, creative environment.
Applications must be submitted by 2:00 PM PT/5:00 PM ET on Friday, January 9.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Summer Communications Internship
Organization Name: Tapestry (Coach & Kate Spade)
Wage/Salary: $20/hr
Opportunity Summary: Our 10-week Summer 2026 Internship Program will give undergraduates, masters students, and recent graduates the opportunity to develop critical skillsets and gain hands-on experience at our house of modern luxury lifestyle brands. There will be internship opportunities available at Coach, kate spade, and within our Tapestry Functional Groups.
Our Summer Intern will partner with the Communications teams to help create and implement compelling communications campaigns to drive employee engagement internally and position us as a great place to work for prospective candidates externally. From our social channels – such as LinkedIn and Instagram – to our intranet, the Communications Intern will play a key role in helping us develop content and tell our unique company story.
Create content for internal and external audiences, including social media posts, blog posts, and graphics/gifs
Assist the Tapestry Social Media team with executing Tapestry social media strategy and maintaining social media editorial calendar
Research latest media trends; identify opportunities where Tapestry can join the social conversation
Support daily operations of our channels as needed (e.g., email blasts, the Loop intranet, social channels) and assist Communications team members with various projects as needed
Program Dates: June 2nd, 2026 - August 7th, 2026
Location: New York City Hudson Yards Office
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Summer Intern, XQ Institute: Graphic Designer
Organization Name: Emerson Collective
Wage/Salary: $25/hr
Opportunity Summary: XQ Institute is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to rethinking the high school experience so every student graduates ready to succeed in college, career, and real life.
As the Graphic Design intern, you’ll work closely with XQ’s Product and Creative team, contributing to visual storytelling and brand experiences that inspire students and educators nationwide. This role offers hands-on experience in design systems, campaign design, and direct contribution to product innovation that supports XQ’s mission to transform high school education. You’ll collaborate with designers, writers, and producers to create compelling visuals that connect audiences to XQ’s work, while learning how design supports innovation, communication, and impact at a mission-driven organization.
Role and Responsibilities:
Support XQ’s Product and Creative team in producing campaign assets, digital toolkits, and brand visuals that inspire students and educators.
Contribute to the design and maintenance of XQ’s brand and design system, ensuring consistency across print, web, and social channels.
Create layouts, infographics, and visual storytelling assets for campaigns, events, and reports.
Assist with concepting and developing creative directions for new initiatives from moodboards to final deliverables.
Prepare production-ready assets and templates for internal and external partners.
Collaborate with designers, writers, and producers to bring ideas to life across multiple platforms.
Support the creation of short-form videos or animated content for campaigns, product launches, and social media channels.
Application Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
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