Summer 2027 Internship Program - Brand Creative Design Intern

dowjones; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow Jones is seeking a Brand Design Intern to join our Marketing team in New York for a hands‑on, 10‑week summer experience. You will help create new brand identities and support cohesive design across digital, print, and spatial touchpoints, collaborating with senior designers on projects across The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Barron's, and more.

This role is ideal for resourceful, proactive learners who want to gain exposure to high‑visibility projects while handling essential day‑to‑day

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of digital design principles.
• Proficiency in Figma (or similar tools such as Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce polished, professional work.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with shifting priorities.
• Resourceful, self-driven, and proactive—able to ask questions and seek solutions independently.
• Open to feedback and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating new brand identities from the ground up (logos, color palettes, typography, art direction) and brand guides, moodboards, and toolkits.
• Support senior designers on projects that deliver full brand experiences, including visuals concepts and mockups.
• Develop digital assets (emails, ads, landing pages, digital signage, social graphics, campaign collateral, podcast art).
• Print and spatial applications (event materials, invitations, onsite design recommendations).
• Help build and maintain design systems in Figma with templates, guidelines, and scalable components.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure design consistency across channels and formats.
• Conduct competitive research to spot trends, best practices, and opportunities for differentiation.
• Translate research findings into clear insights that guide creative strategy.

Skills

Brand design

Figma

Typography

Adobe Creative Suite

UI/UX basics

Education

Pursuing Graphic Design degree

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Description

Summer 2027 Internship - Brand Intern

Application Deadline: November 13, 2027

We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible, as internship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

AMER Internship Dates: June 7, 2027 - August 13, 2027

(You must be available to work full-time, in-office during this period.)

About Our Internship Program

Dow Jones Internship Program is a 10-week summer experience designed to give students real exposure to how . Our interns work on meaningful projects alongside our teams, gaining hands-on skills that make an impact on the business.

We believe the best way to learn is by doing - that's why you'll be paired with a mentor, connected with senior leaders, and included in professional development sessions. You'll also join a diverse global intern community, sharing experiences and building networks that last beyond the program.

Our goal is to provide a supportive, engaging, and fun environment where your work feels valued and your growth comes first. Check out our Dow Jones Internship Program page to learn more and hear directly from past interns about their journeys. At Dow Jones, you'll have the chance to start your career in an environment where collaboration, trust, and impact come first.

About the Role

We're seeking a Brand Design Intern to join our Marketing team. In this hands-on role, you'll help create new brand identities and support cohesive design experiences across digital, print, and spatial touchpoints. You'll work with senior designers on projects spanning multiple brands-including The Wall Street Journal, WSJ Events, MarketWatch, Barron's, IBD, and other Dow Jones companies.

This role is ideal for someone resourceful, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. You'll gain exposure to high-visibility projects while also rolling up your sleeves on the essential day-to-day tasks that keep brand systems running.

Responsibilities

As a Brand Design Intern, you will:

• Assist in creating new brand identities from the ground up (logos, color palettes, typography, art direction) and brand guides, moodboards, and toolkits to communicate with stakeholders, partners, and brand ambassadors.

Support senior designers on projects that deliver full brand experiences, including:

• Visual concepts and mockups
• Digital and media assets (emails, ads, landing pages, digital signage, social graphics campaign collateral, podcast art)
• Print and spatial applications (event materials, invitations, onsite design recommendations)
• Help build and maintain design systems (typography, composition, hierarchy, color theory, etc.) in Figma, including templates, guidelines, and scalable components.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure design consistency across multiple channels and formats.
• Conduct competitive research to spot trends, best practices, and opportunities for brand differentiation.
• Translate research findings into clear insights that guide creative strategy.

You Have

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of digital design principles and fundamentals;
• Proficiency in Figma (or similar tools such as Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce polished, professional work.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with shifting priorities.
• Resourceful, self-driven, and proactive-able to ask the right questions and seek solutions independently.
• Open to feedback and eager to learn.
• Some knowledge of UI/UX, animation, or print is a plus, but not required.

Program Eligibility

• Enrollment in a 4-year undergraduate degree program
• Graduating in Dec 2027 - July 2029 (U.S.)
• Does not require sponsorship for employment visa status (now or in the future) in the country where applying.

About Dow Jones

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world's largest newsgathering operations globally.

It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America's largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview pro