Graphic design & Art direction intern

BIRKENSTOCK; Paris; On-site; EUR 7,600 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Birkenstock 1774 in Paris is seeking a Graphic design & Art direction Intern to support the Creative Team across a broad range of day-to-day design and visual projects. The role emphasizes consistency with the brand's visual language and requires a strong portfolio and Adobe skills.

Eligible candidates are enrolled in or recently graduated from Graphic Design/Visual Communication programs, with English fluency (French a plus) and a 35-hour work week. Start: Sept 15, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Art Direction or related field.
• Strong graphic design skills with refined visual sensibility and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong image editing and retouching skills for digital and print assets.
• Portfolio demonstrating graphic design, typography, and visual communication skills.
• Fluent in English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Creative Team during project developments.
• Create mood boards, visual references, and inspirational presentations aligned with the 1774 creative vision.
• Contribute ideas that enrich the brand's visual language.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

English proficiency

Education

Graphic Design / Visual Communication degree

Tools

Portfolio

Job description

BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 7100 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

Join Birkenstock 1774, Birkenstock's Special Projects & Collaborations unit, as a Graphic design & Art direction Intern in Paris, supporting the Creative Team across a broad range of day-to-day design and visual projects. The intern will contribute to the development and execution of creative projects while ensuring consistency across all brand touch points.

• Title: Graphic design & Art direction Intern 1774 (m/f/d)
• Start Date: September 15th, 2026
• Compensation: €800/month
• Duration: 4 to 6 months
• Working hours: 35 hours/week, 10:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.

YOUR SHOES TO FILL:

Creative Development

• Support the Creative Team during projects developments
• Create mood boards, visual references, and inspirational presentations aligned with the 1774 creative vision
• Contribute ideas and creative references that enrich the brand's visual language.

Graphic Design

• Adapt digital assets in line with the brand's visual identity and creative guidelines
• Design innovative and well-structured layouts
• Ensure visual consistency across all digital and printed brand internal and external communications
• Create and adapt assets for presentations, social media, newsletters, web, and other marketing channels
• Assist in the creation of internal presentations, campaign decks, and creative documents.

Asset Management

• Adapt campaign assets across multiple formats while maintaining design quality and consistency
• Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of execution, typography, composition, and image quality
• Support the ongoing development and maintenance of the brand's graphic and creative guidelines.

Team Support

• Provide day-to-day design support to the Creative Team across ongoing projects
• Ensure all work reflects the aesthetic, craftsmanship, and quality standards of Birkenstock 1774.

YOUR WALK OF LIFE:

• Languages: Fluent in English required, French is a plus
• MUST - enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Art Direction or a related field.
• Strong graphic design skills with a refined visual sensibility and attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Strong image editing and retouching skills, with an understanding of preparing assets for both digital and print
• Ability to create compelling layouts, presentations, and visual compositions
• Interest in branding, art direction, typography, photography, and visual storytelling
• Curious about cultures at large, design, fashion and visual trends
• Positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to contribute across a variety of creative projects
• Portfolio demonstrating graphic design, typography, and visual communication skills.
• Eligible to work in France, with all necessary documentation.
• Available from September or October for a 4 or 6 months internship
• Starting date: September 15th, 2026 or October 2026

We Offer

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. Please hand in your application in English.