HLK is looking for Art Director interns for our Summer 2025 Launchpad Internship Program.
Sure, we want to work with talented people. That’s a given. But that’s not all. We also want to work with talented people who are driven. Those who know that “good enough” is never good enough. Those who don’t just say that something won’t work, but bring a solution, too. We want interns that really want to understand and get experience in the advertising business.
Trust us, you won't be sitting around looking at social media all day, emptying the dishwasher or grabbing lattes for people—you're going to be doing some real work and gaining some real experience! Our 6-week internship program will offer a challenging and rewarding real-life work environment within an innovative and dynamic advertising agency. This is an opportunity for you to work closely with your team on two agency projects, from brief to pitch. If you aspire to “get your feet wet” in the advertising industry, this is the opportunity for you!
This position will work collaboratively in close collaboration with copywriters, strategists and other departments to deliver high-quality, strategic and effective creative that exceeds expectations.
Create a polished presentations, demonstrating a clear vision of how the work addresses the challenge
Use solid typographic skills and a good sense of composition and color
Draw inspiration from latest techniques of design, graphics, layout, typography and photography, and seek new and innovative techniques
Ideal Candidates Will Have or Be:
- Rising Junior, Senior or May 2025 grad
- Majoring in design or other related discipline
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Confident and assertive, with excitement and passion for the job
- Professional and able to work on a team and in a collaborative atmosphere
- Good understanding of Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign (experience in Sketch or Figma is a bonus, but not required)
- Portfolio exhibiting concept and original design including web, print and digital media
- Basic knowledge of typography, layout, color theory and design principles
- Highly self-motivated
Launchpad Internship Dates:
- First 6-week mission: May 19, 2025 - June 26, 2025
- Second 6-week mission: June 30, 2025 - August 7, 2025
- Interns will typically work Monday through Thursday and 24 hours per week, except for holiday weeks when days will change to Tuesday through Friday
- Position is in-person in our Saint Louis and Chicago locations
Submission Requirements:
- Resume including education and work experience
- Cover letter stating why you are interested in this HLK internship
- Online portfolio or anything illustrating your skills and experience
Applications will close on March 7, 2025.
HLK is a creative and technology agency focused on understanding and changing audience behavior through deeply integrated brand experiences. We bring clarity of context and creative resolution capable of changing behavior and shaping belief in brands. Active clients include Ameren, Bayer, Envu, Marriott and Winchester.
There are many benefits to working at HLK, including the following:
A flexible work environment
A casual and creative atmosphere
Unlimited time off
Paid sabbatical
Parental leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan with a company match
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Last updated on Jan 22, 2025