Graphic Design Internships: How to Land One
The fastest way to get an graphic design internship is to email companies directly instead of only applying online. Design studios, agencies, and in-house teams hire interns based on portfolio.
How to stand out for graphic design internships
Put your portfolio link in the first line of your email. Most graphic design internships at smaller organizations are never posted — a direct, specific email reaches a real person and skips the applicant-tracking system.
How to reach out
- List 20–50 graphic design companies and organizations.
- Email each with a short, specific note.
- Put your portfolio link in the first line of your email.
- Attach your resume, send from your own email, and follow up once.
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Find graphic design companies →Frequently asked questions
How do I get an graphic design internship?
Email graphic design companies and organizations directly with a short, specific note. Design studios, agencies, and in-house teams hire interns based on portfolio. FirstInternships has thousands of companies you can reach this way.
What do graphic design interns do?
It varies by organization, but showing genuine interest and one relevant project or sample is what gets you in the door.