Design Intern

Curology; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote internship in the United States

Mentorship by Art Director

Job summary

Curology is seeking a Graphic Design Intern to support brand, digital, social, and internal channels during an 8‑week, 20 hours/week program. Reporting to the Art Director, you will contribute hands-on design across formats, building foundational visual skills while delivering on-brand assets for a high-performing team.

The internship focuses on brand consistency, collaborative UX-friendly design in Figma, and lightweight motion work.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a college junior or senior in graphic design, visual communication, advertising design, or related field.
• Portfolio demonstrates foundational design skills across brand identity, digital/web, social media, or motion.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) and Figma; comfortable switching between tools.
• Familiarity with AI tools through coursework or projects (ideation, image generation, design iteration).
• Organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-moving creative environment.
• Clear written communication skills; able to summarize feedback and flag issues concisely.

Responsibilities

• Support brand identity assets across campaigns, packaging, and brand moments, ensuring consistency.
• Design web pages, landing pages, and digital UI elements in Figma in collaboration with product teams.
• Create social media assets across platforms, design emails, and support rapid-turnaround content.
• Create lightweight animations and motion graphics using After Effects or equivalent tools and develop motion templates.

Skills

Portfolio quality

Attention to detail

Written communication

Organization & time management

AI tools familiarity

Brand & digital design aptitude

Education

Graphic design or related field (junior/senior)

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe After Effects

Figma

Job description

About Curology:

Curology's mission is to make effective, personalized skincare accessible. We were founded by dermatologists who believe everyone should have access to skincare products that actually work. Today, our licensed dermatology providers have helped millions of patients across all 50 states make that mission a reality. We combine expert medical care with personalized prescription formulas and dermatologist-developed skincare essentials to deliver science-backed solutions that meet people where they are. Join us in our mission to transform skin health and enhance lives?one patient at a time. Mission of the Role: The mission of the Graphic Design Intern is to support Curology's creative output by contributing hands‑on design work across brand, digital, social, and internal channels?building foundational skills while delivering polished, on‑brand assets for a high‑performing creative team. Reporting to the Art Director, the intern will assist in the execution of visual design across multiple formats and channels, support brand consistency, and contribute to both digital and production workflows across an 8‑week engagement at 20 hours per week. Success in this role is defined by a sharp eye for detail, a strong grasp of design fundamentals, and the ability to execute across a range of formats with speed and intentionality. The ideal intern brings a foundation in visual communication, curiosity about emerging design tools and trends, and the organizational discipline to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously without sacrificing craft.

Responsibilities and Impact Areas:

Brand & Graphic Design

• Support the development and application of brand identity assets including typography, color systems, iconography, and graphic elements. Continuously ensuring consistency across every touchpoint is a must.
• Assist in the creation of original graphic design assets for use across campaigns, packaging, and brand moments.
• Contribute to brand documentation and style guide maintenance, helping the team keep visual standards current and accessible.

Website & Digital Design

• Assist in the design of web pages, landing pages, and digital UI elements in Figma, working in close collaboration with the broader creative and product teams.
• Support UX-informed design decisions by referencing brand standards and contributing to a consistent, on‑brand digital experience.
• Help QA live design implementations against approved comps, flagging inconsistencies and visual discrepancies.

Social Media & Email Design

• Design social media assets across platforms?including static posts, stories, and ad creative.
• Contribute to email design by building template layouts and visual modules in collaboration with the marketing team.
• Support rapid-turnaround content production for campaigns, product launches, and brand moments as needed.

Motion & Animation

• Create lightweight animations and motion graphics for social media and digital placements using After Effects or equivalent Adobe tools.
• Assist in translating static creative concepts into animated assets that extend campaign reach and engagement.
• Support the development of motion templates for repeatable use across channels.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as a college junior or senior, preferably studying graphic design, visual communication, advertising design, or a related field.
• A portfolio demonstrating foundational design skills across at least two of the following: brand identity, digital/web design, social media, or motion.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) and Figma; comfort working across both tools depending on the task.
• Familiarity with AI tools through coursework or projects (e.g., using AI for ideation, image generation, design iteration, or research support).
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-moving creative environment.
• Clear written communication skills; able to ask smart questions, summarize feedback accurately, and flag issues concisely.

Location:

• Remote ? United States

Work Schedule:

• Expected internship duration is Monday, June 15 - Friday, August 7 (approx. 8 weeks)
• 20 hours (2.5 days) per week

Benefits

Compensation: The hourly rate for this role is $25.00 per hour.

Candidates Using AI: At Curology, we invest in responsible use of AI tools to help our teams innovate and solve challenges. Please feel free to use AI to:

• Refine and polish your application materials
• Research Curology and the role
• Prepare for your interviews

Please refrain from using AI tools during live interviews, unless our hiring team has instructed you otherwise. (Note: These guidelines do not apply to reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any point during our interview process, please notify your recruiter.)

Curology's Operating Principles:

• One Curology, One Team
• Be Candid, Then Commit
• Lead with Curiosity
• Trust but Verify
• Use Peripheral Vision
• Move Quickly, Think Deeply
• Protect Trust at Every Touchpoint

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Curology provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Curology is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

Fair Chance Statement:

In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and other applicable laws, Curology will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with those requirements.

CCPA Notice:

As required under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), applicants residing in California can review our Privacy Notice to California Employees, Contractors and Applicants to learn more about how we collect and use personal information.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.