Design Intern - Spring 2027

Landor; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Landor, part of WPP, is seeking a Full-Time Design Intern for Spring 2027 in Cincinnati. You'll be paired with world-class creatives and work on real client branding projects, from concept to delivery.

This paid internship lasts about three to four months; candidates pursuing Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related majors with a strong portfolio and proficiency in Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop are encouraged to apply. Hybrid schedule 4 days in-office.

Qualifications

• Portfolio required showcasing branding, typography, and layout.
• Minimum of 3 semesters completed in a relevant program.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to real client work from concept to delivery on brand design projects.
• Collaborate with strategists, motion designers, and creative leads to bring ideas to life.
• Learn under mentors and sharpen design thinking and visual communication.
• Support hybrid team in Cincinnati with in-office days.

Skills

Branding

Visual storytelling

Collaboration

Communication skills

Creative thinking

Education

Graphic Design degree

Related discipline (visual arts, communication design)

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

We are seeking a Full-Time Design Intern for Spring 2027. Could this be you?

We are Landor, part of WPP.

World-leading brand experts, underpinned by the most expansive strategic & creative capabilities in our category.

We make brands more valuable and less vulnerable.

We build brands differently. We work with our clients to define and solve their business problems through the lens of brand. We strategically join the dots between our design, experience, governance and measurement capabilities, and always connect our brand work to business outcomes.

Landor companies also include amp (sonic branding), bdg (workplace & architectural experts), Deep Local (creative technologists) and ManvsMachine (3D motion design).

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

About our Program:

As a Design Intern, you will be paired with world-class creatives who become mentors, collaborators, and champions for your growth. You’ll be immersed in the design process from day one, developing your craft and creativity while helping build the next generation of iconic brands. Over the course of the internship, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact - on your team, the work, and your future career.

What We’re Looking for:

We’re looking for curious, detail-oriented, collaborative students who are passionate about branding and visual storytelling. As a Design Intern, you’ll be fully integrated into our team - contributing to real client work, from concept to delivery, across a range of brand design projects. You’ll work side by side with strategists, motion designers, and creative leads to help bring bold ideas to life. Your mentor and design team will guide you in sharpening your technical skills, creative thinking, and visual communication.

We are looking for students pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Visual Arts, or a related discipline (grad students are also welcome to apply). These paid internships last approximately three to four months, depending on the time of year and your academic schedule. Please note that interns must be based near our Cincinnati studio for a hybrid working schedule (at least 3-4 days in office).

Candidates must have completed a minimum of 3 semesters or equivalent in their program. A strong portfolio showcasing branding, typography, layout, and conceptual thinking is required. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop) is expected; motion or 3D experience is a plus.

We’re looking for students with excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine eagerness to learn. The best candidates will be passionate about Landor’s work, aware of current design trends, and excited to bring fresh ideas and creative energy to the table.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

We build brands. We build futures. Landor, a WPP company, is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics, committed to a culture of respect where everyone belongs and can progress in their careers.