Paid Art Director Intern — Creative, Fast-Paced Ad Agency

Tombras; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly offices

Promotions from within

Job summary

Tombras in Knoxville, TN seeks an Art Director Intern to join the Creative team. This paid internship runs 8.5 weeks from 9/23/26 to 11/20/26, up to 25 hours per week, at $18/hour.

You'll collaborate with the Creative Director, Art Directors, Copywriters and Designers to develop concepts, create digital assets, moodboards and presentation decks, gaining hands-on experience in a top independent agency.

Qualifications

• Prior work or life experience in a relevant field.
• Senior in a Bachelor's program or recent graduate in related majors.
• Portfolio is required or highly valued; degree not required.

Responsibilities

• Work with Creative team to contribute to conceptual and visual development.
• Collaborate with Creative Director, Art Directors, Copywriters, and Designers to execute design direction.
• Create and edit digital assets for internal and client deliverables.
• Research trends and assist in moodboards, sketches, and presentation decks.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Portfolio

Mac OSX

InDesign

Education

Senior in Bachelor's program

Recent graduate in Media/Marketing/Advertising

Portfolio School

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Illustration

Job description

Tombras in Knoxville, TN seeks an Art Director Intern to join the Creative team. This paid internship runs 8.5 weeks from 9/23/26 to 11/20/26, up to 25 hours per week, at $18/hour.

You'll collaborate with the Creative Director, Art Directors, Copywriters and Designers to develop concepts, create digital assets, moodboards and presentation decks, gaining hands-on experience in a top independent agency.