Studio Design Intern

Tombras; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly offices

Family-run company

Promotions from within

Job summary

Tombras, a leading national advertising agency, seeks a Studio Design Intern to join Knoxville, TN. You will contribute to final artwork production, layouts, and cross-team collaboration for high-visibility clients.

The internship runs 8.5 weeks, pays $18/hour, from 9/23/26 to 11/20/26 with a max of 25 hours per week. Candidates should be design-focused, detail-oriented, and able to work in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a senior in a bachelor’s program or recent graduate in Design/Graphic Arts or related field
• Experience with design production workflows and file preparation

Responsibilities

• Create and coordinate final artwork, including vector art manipulation and layouts
• Coordinate end-to-end process to ensure files meet creative intent and vendor specs
• Work on high-visibility clients with project managers and creative directors
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy of project requirements
• Ensure smooth movement of files through Studio Production respecting deadlines and quality
• Gather art elements from Art Director, retouchers, illustrators, writers, and printers
• Build digital art files from all elements and prepare/check files for submission
• Maintain communication with team throughout project and incorporate new elements

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Detail-oriented

Time management

Team collaboration

Mac environment

MS Office / G-Suite

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s in Design/Graphic Arts or related

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Tombras, a 600+ person, full-service, national advertising agency with a digital mindset, is seeking a Studio Design Intern.

You’ll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America.Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results® is working for our clients and creating a flywheel affect fueling both client and agency growth.You’ll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named 2025 AdAge Agency of the year and 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year.

Where you'll be working:

Knoxville, TN

What to expect as a Studio Design Intern at Tombras:

Commitment to a 8.5 week, paid internship of $18 an hour starting on 9/23/26 and ending on 11/20/26 with a maximum of 25 hours per week.

What you'll be doing:

• Create and coordinate the production of final artwork including vector art manipulation and creative layouts
• Coordination of this end-to-end process should result in the studio building files accurately according to creative intent and vendor specifications
• Opportunity to work on high visibility clients and work alongside world-class Project Managers, Designers, and Creative Directors
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and consistency around the project requirements, scope, and deliverables
• Ensure smooth movement of files and deliverables through the Studio Production team, with respect to deadlines, quality, and accuracy
• Coordinate all art elements from various sources, which would include Art Director’s files, artwork from re-touchers, illustrators, copy from Writers, and printing specifications from Print Production and outside vendors
• Build digital art files from all art elements including Art Director’s files and printing specifications
• Prepare and check files for accuracy and correct file formats before submitting to team members
• Continually meet and communicate with team members throughout a project to make additional changes and to receive new elements as the project progresses

What you bring:

• Candidates should have prior work or life experience in a relevant field, be currently enrolled as a Senior in a Bachelor’s program, or a recent graduate with a major in Design, Graphic Arts, Media, Marketing, Advertising, Portfolio School, or similar field (a degree is not required)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and G-Suite in a Mac environment
• Must be highly detail-oriented in work and communication
• Ability to maintain timelines, prioritize, and organize work
• Positive attitude and ability to work and succeed in a team environment
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and efficiently

Why you'll want to work at Tombras:

• Family – It comes first on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day one. We strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another.
• Dog-friendly offices
• A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.

Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Tombras is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.