Design Intern

Go Fish Digital; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Go Fish Digital is seeking a motivated Design Apprentice to join our team remotely, working with Art Directors, Designers, Strategists, and Copywriters. You will gain hands-on experience across brand, digital, print, paid media, and social while building craft, confidence, and professional judgment.

You will learn how strategic thinking, visual design, writing, and production come together to create cohesive brand experiences across channels.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating strong visual thinking and foundation in graphic design, visual communication, marketing, or related work.
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Foundational understanding of typography, color, layout, and visual hierarchy.
• Interest in formats including brand identity, digital design, social, print, and campaigns.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted design workflows for research and ideation.
• Ability to evaluate AI-generated outputs critically, respecting client confidentiality and brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Support Art Directors and Designers in concepting and producing brand deliverables across identity, UI/UX, print, and social.
• Create and adapt visual assets that are on-brand and channel-appropriate.
• Collaborate with Strategy and Copywriting to integrate storytelling visually.
• Participate in brainstorms, research, concept development, and design reviews.
• Assist with internal marketing materials and strategic projects as needed.
• Organize files and prepare production-ready assets, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Explore approved AI-assisted tools to support research, ideation, moodboarding, and efficient production workflows.

Skills

Portfolio

Figma

Adobe CC

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Typography

Layout & color

AI for design

Moodboarding

Education

Graphic Design background

Visual Communication

Tools

Figma

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Job description

We are a modern marketing collective built for scale, efficiency, and impact.

As the parent company, Agital supports three specialized go-to-market agencies—Go Fish Digital, REQ, and WDG with shared infrastructure, advanced technology, and deeply experienced people, allowing each brand to do its best work.

Go Fish Digital makes the complex simple and the simple powerful by uniting strategy, creative, media, and SEO into one seamless engine for growth.

REQ connects storytelling, technology, creativity, and digital strategy so ambitious organizations can own what’s next.

WDG designs and builds enterprise web experiences that connect with diverse audiences and help organizations adapt to rapid technological change. Together, we operate as one strong, collaborative ecosystem, backed by smart systems, AI-powered capabilities, and a culture of curiosity, where people can grow their careers while shaping how ambitious brands grow in the world.

About the role

Go Fish is seeking a motivated, curious, and collaborative emerging designer to join our team through an immediate Design Apprenticeship. This opportunity is open to outstanding remote candidates.

As a Design Apprentice, you will work alongside Art Directors, Designers, Strategists, and Copywriters to help create thoughtful, high-impact work for a diverse range of clients. You will gain hands‑on experience across brand, digital, print, paid media, and social, while building the craft, confidence, and professional judgment to grow as a designer.

This is a hands‑on opportunity to learn within a collaborative agency environment. You will contribute to real client work, receive guidance from experienced creative leaders, and develop your skills through feedback, mentorship, and day‑to‑day practice.

You will learn how strategic thinking, visual design, writing, and production come together to create cohesive brand experiences across channels.

What you'll do

• Support Art Directors and Designers in concepting and producing strategic client deliverables across brand identity, UI/UX, print, paid media, and organic social.
• Create and adapt visual assets that are thoughtful, polished, on‑brand, and appropriate for their intended channel.
• Collaborate with Strategy and Copywriting teams to bring visual and written storytelling together in clear, compelling brand narratives.
• Participate in creative brainstorms, research, concept development, and design reviews.
• Support the creative team with internal marketing materials and other strategic projects as needed.
• Organize files, prepare production‑ready assets, and help maintain a high standard of accuracy and quality throughout the design process.
• Explore approved AI‑assisted tools and emerging technologies to support research, ideation, concept exploration, moodboarding, and efficient production workflows.

Skills and Experience You'll Bring and Develop

Design Craft and Tools

• A portfolio that demonstrates strong visual thinking and a foundation in graphic design, visual communication, marketing, or related work.
• Working proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• A foundational understanding of typography, color, layout, visual hierarchy, and core design principles.
• Interest in working across a range of formats, including brand identity, digital design, social media, print, and campaign creative.
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted creative workflows, such as using ChatGPT or Claude for research and ideation, and appropriate tools for visual exploration and moodboarding.
• An ability to evaluate AI‑generated outputs critically and use these tools responsibly, with respect for client confidentiality, intellectual property, accessibility, and brand standards.

Collaboration and Growth

• Currently pursuing, recently completed, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a genuine desire to develop your design craft.
• A collaborative, thoughtful approach to feedback and a willingness to ask questions.
• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, communicate progress clearly, and seek support when needed.

Why Join Us

You’ll work alongside talented people who are passionate about solving problems, helping clients grow, and delivering meaningful results. We're a collaborative, fast‑moving team where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and great work is recognized.

We believe the best work happens when people are trusted to take ownership, supported in their growth, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives to the table. Whether you're just getting started or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact while continuing to learn and grow.

Additional Information

No agencies, please.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Please note that this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications, which may change based on business needs.

At this time, we are unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas for this position.