Design Intern at Barrel New York, NY

Barrel; New York (NY); Remote; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote internship

Job summary

Barrel is seeking a Design Intern for a 3–6 month paid internship. This remote role welcomes applicants from the U.S. and Canada and others. You will help create designs for internal projects and client deliverables, research trends, and work within an existing design system.

As a recent graduate or student, you’ll gain hands-on experience, attend design reviews, and collaborate in a fast-paced environment. Strong foundation in layout and typography and familiarity with design tools are valued.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or current student pursuing a design degree or related field.
• Experience with design internships is a plus.
• Solid grasp of layout, color, typography, and web design principles.
• Proficient with Mac OS and design tools listed above.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating designs for internal projects and client work.
• Research trends and consumer behavior to inform decisions.
• Work within design systems and contribute ideas.
• Schedule and participate in design reviews and meetings.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Adaptable

Proactive learner

Excellent communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Openness to feedback

Interest in ecommerce/retail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field (Junior/Senior)

Tools

Mac OS

Adobe Suite

Figma

Google Suite

Zoom

Slack

Canva

Asana

Harvest

Pitch

HTML/CSS

Job description

Design Intern job at Barrel. New York, NY.

Location: Remote (North America preferred)
Duration: Paid, 3–6 months

About the Role:
Barrel is seeking a Design Intern to join our team for a 3–6 month paid internship. This is a remote internship. Applicants based in the U.S. and Canada are preferred due to time zone alignment and communication logistics, but we welcome applications from all eligible candidates. As a Design Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work within an existing design system, contribute fresh ideas, and gain hands-on experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating designs for internal projects and client deliverables.
• Research design trends and consumer behaviors to inform creative decisions.
• Work within established design systems while contributing innovative ideas.
• Schedule and participate in design reviews, take notes, and engage in internal and client meetings.

Qualifications:

• Recent graduate or currently enrolled as a Junior/Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Design, Graphic Design, Advertising, or a related field.
• Previous design internship experience within an agency is a plus.
• Strong understanding of layout, color, typography, and web design principles.
• Proficiency in Mac OS, Adobe Suite, Figma, Google Suite, Zoom, and Slack .
• Familiarity with Canva and internal tools such as Asana, Harvest, and Pitch.
• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS is preferred but not required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Enthusiastic and adaptable, willing to contribute at any stage of a project.
• Proactive in seeking answers, conducting independent research, and learning new design techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to confidently express ideas while also being receptive to feedback.
• Interest in eCommerce/Retail is a plus.

If you're eager to grow your design skills, collaborate with a talented team, and work on impactful projects, we'd love to hear from you!