Digital Design Summer Intern
Who We Are
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a leading sports, media, entertainment and lifestyle platform. As the owner of some of the most iconic and beloved intellectual property in the world, Authentic acquires and invests in brands to create long-term value for all of its stakeholders.
A digital-first, asset-light platform, Authentic sits at the intersection of culture, commerce and technology. It brings brands to life and cultivates fandom through powerful storytelling, premium content and unforgettable live experiences. Together with nearly 2,000 best-in-class licensing partners across 150 countries and an expansive distribution network, Authentic’s brands drive more than $38 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide.
Why Authentic
You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.
What You’ll Do
This role will report into the Digital Designer.
- Assist in designing digital assets for websites, email campaigns, and marketing initiatives
- Support the creation of social media graphics, banners, and promotional content
- Help maintain brand consistency across all digital touchpoints
- Prepare and organize design files for handoff to internal teams
- Make updates and revisions to existing assets based on feedback
- Participate in team critiques and creative reviews
- Stay current on design trends and emerging digital tools
What you’ll be working on
- Assisting in the design of digital assets for websites, including banners, landing pages, and promotional updates
- Creating graphics for email campaigns, social media, and marketing initiatives
- Supporting the team in maintaining brand consistency across all digital touchpoints
- Making updates and revisions to existing designs based on feedback
- Preparing and organizing design files for handoff to developers or marketing teams
- Participating in team meetings, design critiques, and brainstorming sessions
- Learning and applying basic UX/UI principles to improve user experience
- Conducting light research on design trends, competitors, and inspiration
- Supporting multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Exploring and experimenting with new tools and technologies, including AI, as part of the design process
Must Haves:
- Currently enrolled university student.
- Available to work up to 20 hours per week.
- Able to work onsite in our NYC office.
- Willingness to get your hands dirty and make things happen.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortability in a high-paced, collaborative environment.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign required)
- Basic understanding of layout, typography, color, and visual hierarchy
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Ability to take feedback and iterate quickly
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
- Familiarity with AI tools and workflows is a plus, but not required
- Portfolio showcasing digital, web, or marketing design work (academic or personal projects accepted)
What You’ll Learn
- How to design for real-world e-commerce environments, balancing creativity with performance and business goals
- Hands-on experience creating assets for web, email, and paid media campaigns
- Fundamentals of UX/UI design and how design impacts user behavior and conversion
- How to work within and contribute to brand guidelines and design systems
- Best practices for preparing production-ready files and collaborating with developers
- How to receive, interpret, and apply feedback in a professional design workflow
- Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with marketing, merchandising, and product teams
- Time management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- An introduction to performance-driven design thinking, including testing and optimization
- Experience exploring emerging tools and workflows, including AI-assisted design
Primary Location Salary Range:
The hourly rate for an undergraduate student intern in New York, NY, is $18.
The hourly rate for a graduate student intern in New York, NY, is $22.
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