This week's spotlight includes: Denver Art Museum, Bath & Body Works, General Motors, and Harding Loevner LP…
Job Title: Video Media Production Intern
Organization Name: Denver Art Museum
Wage/Salary: $19.29/hr
Opportunity Summary: The Pathways Exploration Internship Program (PEI) is an 11-week career training program that takes place from May 20th – August 7th, 2026. This program is available for current college students and early career professionals (max. 2-years post-grad) and provides paid exploratory opportunities for candidates whose identities may be considered underrepresented in arts and cultural fields. The intention of this program is to provide support and an understanding of different career pathways within a museum while developing skills necessary to pursue a career in the arts and cultural field.
Interns will be responsible for day-to-day department work, participation in PEI activities (professional development, check-ins, team-building opportunities, etc.), and a department project that will culminate in a presentation at the end of the summer. This position contributes to the programs and initiatives of the Photographic Services Department. Experience the many aspects of this department with a combination of projects and daily responsibilities. The Photographic Services Intern will process backlog images and upload them into Piction, and assist photographer on photoshoots of exhibitions, artworks, and events.
Qualifications:
Pursuing a degree or a recent graduate (maximum two years post-graduation).
Ability to work independently and with a team.
Understanding of photography and how to achieve a properly exposed image.
Capability with image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, CaptureOne, Helicon Focus, or similar programs.
Enthusiasm for photography and learning new techniques.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Positive attitude and willingness to participate in group activities.
Ability to contribute to several projects at once.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Summer Motion Design Internship
Organization Name: Bath & Body Works
Wage/Salary: $25/hr
Opportunity Summary: Bath and Body Works is looking for an energetic, creative, and responsible individual who is flexible and willing to jump on our Design team. This intern will work with designers to create new concepts and designs for a product category within defined theme and seasons from concept through final delivery. They will present and deliver brand-right designs that tie back to the overall concept and business strategy, encompassing style, color/print and graphic design for new/existing product lines. Researching and interpreting fashion trends and consumer needs that uphold the integrity of the product lines/brand. The intern will demonstrate a passion for the brand, inspire individuals and rely on limited experience to plan and accomplish goals while taking direction from immediate supervision, exercising a minimal degree of scope/decision making. Reports to assigned Designer.
Qualifications:
University current juniors pursuing their bachelor’s degree and in good academic standing
Must be able to work 40 hours per week during summer 2026
May 26th-July 31st (required dates) No extended PTO
Strong fashion sense with ability to translate into graphic design.
Strong level of creativity, conceptualization, execution, organization, and design skills.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Collaborative partner with a team-oriented approach.
Highly motivated, passionate and results oriented.
Proven communication and presentation skills.
Champion for change and able to react with speed and agility.
Flexible and creative problem solver.
Personal professionalism and accountability.
Drawing and computer illustration skills. Ability to use Illustrator and Photoshop. Knowledge of XD is a plus.
Graphic production experience a plus.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Motion Design Animator, Thrive Intern
Organization Name: General Motors
Wage/Salary: $5,300–5,700/mo
Opportunity Summary: At General Motors we pride ourselves on designing, building, and selling the world's best vehicles and transportation solutions. We are seeking a new generation of visionaries to help launch bold Design initiatives, and shape new directions for General Motors. As an intern through our EXCEL (Exploring Careers through Experiential Learning) Program you will gain hands-on career specific experiences to maximize your real-world potential while learning from industry leaders and experts in Creative Design. We are looking for enthusiastic creative students willing to learn and enhance their skills, work as a team and not be afraid to communicate what they are working on.
Required Qualifications:
Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree or Advanced degree in one of the following areas: Industrial Design, Product Design, Transportation Design, or Automotive Design
Must be graduating Dec 2026 – May 2028
Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week
Start Dates for this internship role are May & June of 2026.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Graphic Design Summer Intern
Organization Name: Harding Loevner LP
Wage/Salary: $30/hr
Opportunity Summary: Harding Loevner is seeking a Graphic Design Summer Intern to support the firm’s Content team. This team is responsible for creating informative and engaging content about the firm’s investment process and products, producing marketing collateral and regulatory materials, and coordinating communications through our website and social media.
The intern will support the Content team on a variety of creative projects and production of marketing materials. Opportunities for learning and direct contribution to projects are available in a range of mediums including print, web, presentation, and video with specialized design topics including storytelling with data, UI/UX design, and print production. This role will interest candidates who are both artistically creative and intellectually curious.
Requirements:
A third- or fourth-year student pursuing a degree in Graphic Design or a related visual communication field
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. XD familiarity is a plus
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, primarily PowerPoint for presentations and Excel for chart and data graphic creation and design
Experience with designing for the web. Familiarity with coding languages a plus
Portfolio of work that demonstrates creative problem-solving and ideas with strong attention to detail
Interest in Data visualization and infographics
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
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