Graphic Design Intern

Fossil Group, Inc.; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fossil Group, Inc. in Richardson, TX is seeking a Summer Graphic Design Intern to join the Time to Shine Internship Program.

This paid, hands-on role offers exposure to graphic design, visual storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration while building your professional portfolio. You will work on real-world projects under the guidance of a mentor, creating assets for marketing campaigns, digital channels, and brand collateral, with onsite and occasional remote days as part of a hybrid

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field; Spring 2027–Spring 2028.
• Able to work in-person at Fossil Group HQ in Richardson, TX.
• Strong typography and design fundamentals.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); familiarity with Figma.
• Portfolio required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Creative team on real-world graphic design projects for marketing campaigns and brand collateral.
• Assist with layout, typography, illustration, composition, color, and visual storytelling.
• Help create presentations, creative decks, mood boards, and branded collateral.
• Support the development of digital and print assets across Fossil Group brands.
• Collaborate with Creative, Marketing, Brand, Merchandising, and other cross-functional partners.
• Learn to align creative work with brand guidelines and visual identity.
• Research emerging design and visual trends to inform work.
• Participate in creative reviews and incorporate stakeholder feedback.
• Organize and maintain creative files and assets.
• Partner with a mentor for guidance and development.
• Participate in workshops, lunch & learns, and panel discussions.

Skills

Typography

Layout design

Visual storytelling

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Feedback incorporation

Organization

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Figma

Job description

About the Internship

We are seeking a Summer Graphic Design Intern to join our Time to Shine Internship Program at Fossil Group HQ in Richardson, TX. This paid, hands‑on program is designed for students who are eager to gain real‑world creative experience while contributing to meaningful brand and marketing initiatives.

Throughout the program, you’ll gain exposure to graphic design, visual storytelling, campaign development, digital content, presentations, and cross‑functional collaboration—while building a professional portfolio through real‑world projects.

What You Will Do in This Role

• Support the Global Creative team on real‑world graphic design projects which will help you learn how to develop visual assets for marketing campaigns, digital channels, presentations, in‑store assets and other Fossil brand collateral




• Assist with layout, typography, illustration or graphic development, composition, color, and visual storytelling




• Help create presentations, creative decks, mood boards, and branded collateral




• Support the development of digital and print assets across Fossil Group brands




• Collaborate with Creative, Marketing, Brand, Merchandising, and other cross‑functional partners




• Learn how to ensure creative work aligns with established brand guidelines and visual identity




• Research emerging design, cultural, and visual trends to inform creative work




• Participate in creative reviews and incorporate feedback from designers and stakeholders




• Organize and maintain creative files and assets




• Partner with a dedicated mentor for creative guidance, feedback, and professional development




• Participate in workshops, lunch & learns, and panel discussions




• Present a capstone project to Fossil leadership at the end of the program




• Bring fresh ideas, creativity, and a strong visual point of view to collaborative projects

Who You Are (Requirements)

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Visual Design, or a related field, graduating between Spring 2027 and Spring 2028




• Excited to work in‑person at Fossil Group HQ in Richardson, TX (Mon–Thurs onsite, Fri remote)




• Strong understanding of typography, layout, composition, color, and design fundamentals




• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Familiarity with figma is a plus




• Strong visual communication and presentation skills




• Excellent attention to detail




• Able to receive and incorporate creative feedback




• Organized and comfortable working on multiple projects with varied deadlines




• Passionate about graphic design, visual culture, fashion, branding, and storytelling




• Portfolio required

What We Offer

• Paid Internship: Compensation provided for the full 10-week Summer 2027 program




• Real-World Experience: Hands‑on creative projects that support team goals and business initiatives




• Expert Mentorship: Guidance and feedback from experienced Fossil Brand creative professionals




• Professional Development: Workshops, panels, and learning opportunities throughout the program




• Networking & Community: Opportunities to connect with leaders, employees, and fellow interns




• Employee Discounts: Save on Fossil merchandise