This week's spotlight includes: Phoenix Closures, Inc., Design B&B, Duolingo, and Minnesota State Fair…
Job Title: Video Media Production Intern
Organization Name: Phoenix Closures, Inc.
Wage/Salary: $20/hr
Opportunity Summary: The Video Media Production Intern is a temporary position that allows college students or recent college graduates, studying video creation and production to gain valuable experience in shooting, editing, producing videos, and motion graphics for business. The Video Production intern will be involved in all aspects of the video production process, including planning, creating, processing, uploading, editing, and managing video for a wide variety of distribution channels. Their primary role will be to create 30 second to two-minute videos for social media, 3-5 minute engaging promotional videos, or product demos.
Essential functions:
A passion and interest in digital video production & editing, multimedia arts, film, or media studies (samples of work required)
Assist the marketing department on creating storyboards or scripts for 3-5 topic related videos
Schedule, plan and shoot video footage with mirrorless Canon R7 camera
Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and other video editing software
Experience in selecting and advising the purchase of video production and editing equipment, if additional equipment is needed
An engaging person with positive attitude that makes those not used to being filmed feel at ease
Minimum 3 years completed towards a bachelor’s degree or recent graduate in Videography, Video Production or Video Editing or related field.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Summer Motion Design Internship
Organization Name: Design B&B
Wage/Salary: $22/hr
Opportunity Summary: As an intern, you’ll wear a number of hats in our collaborative and fast-paced environment. From research and innovation sessions to motion for brand identity systems, you’ll have a hand in all aspects of the design process from beginning to end. You will report directly to our senior motion designer under the guidance of a hands-on company principal, all while learning every day and creating meaningful work. Design is for everyone. So it’s important that our own team reflects the diverse groups of people who will interact with our designs. At Design B&B, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, gender and identity. Don’t hesitate to ask us about our initiatives to create equity within our workplace and the design industry.
With us, you will:
Collaborate with multi-functional teams to bring brands to life through motion, animation, and dynamic visual storytelling.
Gain exposure to brand strategy, design thinking, and how motion supports larger brand systems and real client work.
Develop concepts and storyboards for 2D & 3D animation projects that brands need for web, social media, & out of home activations
Learn motion design best practices through hands-on project work, and ongoing feedback in a collaborative studio environment.
Be an integral part of DBB’s inclusive company culture, as we continue to grow as a design agency and do what we love
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: Duolingo
Wage/Salary: Paid, unspecified
Opportunity Summary:
With us you will…
Work independently and in small groups to complete challenging motion design projects.
Develop your technical skills through hands-on training, workshops, and lectures from Duolingo artists.
Receive coaching and mentorship from a Duolingo Studio Artist.
Partner with others who share a passion for making the best education universally available.
What we're looking for...
Second-year undergraduate student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Animation, or related technical field, graduating in May 2028 (or December 2027).
Completion of at least two college-level design courses (please upload your official or unofficial transcript).
Experience animating in creative software such as Animate, AfterEffects, Harmony, Rive, or other comparable software
Available for a full-time 10-week internship from June to August.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Graphic Design Intern
Organization Name: Minnesota State Fair
Wage/Salary: $18/hr
Opportunity Summary: The Minnesota State Fair welcomes over two million guests during the 12 days of the fair each year. The fair also rents parts of the fairgrounds to a number of non-fair events who have even more guests attending their events! To meet the signage needs of the fair and non-fair events, the fair has its own in-house sign shop. The sign shop is responsible for the design, fabrication and installation of all signage across the fairgrounds. The Graphic Design Intern is responsible for assisting our two full-time sign shop staff in preparing and maintaining signs and graphics on the fairgrounds.
Employment Type
Summer Employment - Begin in June continue through September.
Extended hours during peak times, including some weekends and evenings are required.
Required to work all 12 days of the Minnesota State Fair, August 27– September 7, 2026.
Possible part-time hours through mid-September.
Essential Functions
Apply design skills to execute edits to various print and digital design components.
Prepare files for print production, substrate preparation, application and banner fabrication.
Perform quality assurance checks throughout design and production process.
Work on various projects simultaneously.
Follow the direction of supervisors to refine/execute higher level concepts.
Assist with tasks (not necessarily sign-related) assigned by either the immediate supervisor or general manager as needed.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
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