Internship – Graphic Design, Brand Creative Studio (Summer 2027)

The Branding Journal; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is offering a Graphic Design Intern position based in Orlando. The role provides hands-on experience in brand art direction, marketing campaigns, and brand-building initiatives, supporting design projects from concept to completion within an in‑house creative studio.

The internship emphasizes visual storytelling, branding basics, and creative problem-solving, with opportunities to learn how campaigns are developed and executed for real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor or graduate degree, current class standing Junior or above.
• Transcript required upon application.
• GPA minimum 2.8.

Responsibilities

• Assists with graphic design support for campaign concepts and creative asset development.
• Supports creation and maintenance of style guides for brands and marketing campaigns.
• Participates in branding, visual identity, and brand storytelling initiatives.
• Follows Environmental, Health & Safety policies and participates in team activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Illustration

Layout

Branding

Adobe Suite

Education

Bachelor or Graduate degree in progress

Job description

Universal Destinations & Experiences Internship Program:

• Applications Close: October 26, 2026, at 11:55PM ET.
• Summer 2027 Program Dates: Approximately May 2027 – August 2027.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Graphic Design Intern will gain hands‑on experience in brand art direction and creative design for marketing campaigns and brand‑building initiatives. The intern will support the team with design projects that enhance brand and marketing efforts while developing foundational skills in visual storytelling, branding, and creative problem‑solving. Through this experience, the intern will gain insight into the operations of an in‑house creative studio, learn how creative concepts are developed and executed, and build real‑world experience working on campaigns from concept to completion.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with graphic design support for campaign concepts and creative asset development.
• Supports the creation and maintenance of style guides for brands and marketing campaigns.
• Participates in branding, visual identity, and brand storytelling initiatives.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and Team Member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• In pursuit of a Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Junior or above.
• Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required.
• A transcript is required upon application.

PREFERRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Preferred majors include: Graphic Design or similar.
• Preferred skills: Illustration, composition, layout, Adobe Suite.

Please note the following:

• This internship will be an in‑person experience, based in our Orlando offices.
• Interns must be currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university, and must have a graduation date later than August 2027.
• Universal Orlando does not provide housing. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.
• All of our internships are paid, and you may also qualify for housing financial assistance if applicable. The Recruiter will provide specific eligibility details.

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