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What is the best way to find an internship in Graphic Design?

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Karthikeyan’s Answer

Hi there,

every design profession typically has a parent organization that helps organize events, promote the profession, and offer educational opportunities. AIGA may be a good resource. There may be a local chapter in your city that you could contact to ask more specific questions on internships., or reach local mentors.

Providing an internship to a Graphic Design student/ High school student depends on the firm, and if they think they can provide a learning opportunity for you based on your level of experience, education and interest. I have often seen students in Architecture and Landscape request a tour of a firm, or what's known as an 'informational visit or interview' . This may allow you to learn more about the firms that you admire, and have a conversation with the firm about potential internship opportunities.

Research on firms in your area. An email to them expressing your interest and requesting a tour/ informational visit/ informational interview may be a good start.


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Alison’s Answer

Hi Rebecca -

I am not sure if you are in high school or college, so I will answer for both. If you are in HS, I'd suggest talking with your art teacher. Perhaps there is an opportunity to design something within your high school - a new logo for a department, for example. Maybe one of your teachers is involved with a human services organization that could use some help.

If you are in college, I'd suggest talking with your art faculty and visiting the career center. What alumni are working in the area in your field of interest? The Career Center can help you make your resume as dynamic as possible before you apply. Also show it to your GD faculty to be sure that it is a good sample of your work.

Good luck!
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Robert’s Answer

Graphic Design, among other specialized skills, require you to know some fundamentals of Graphic Design to be considered for an internship. Assuming you have some working knowledge of the field of Graphic Design, then I would consider the following. Best way to secure an internship is to leverage the people you already know to get an introduction to a company that can use you as an intern.

Robert recommends the following next steps:

Ask your parents, their friends, your school's placement office or Craigs List and ask for an introduction to the GD (department) within their companies/firms.
Once you have an informal introduction via email or in-person, try to "package" your working knowledge of this field. This could be in the form of a portfolio of what you have done (in school or otherwise) or just the list of classes and courses you have taken that makes you a candidate for consideration. Hope this makes sense.
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