Graphic & Brand Design Intern

AITHER, a product design partner previously headquartered in Tokyo and now New York. We've partnered with startups of all sizes, spanning diverse sectors such as consumer products, healthcare, fashion, transportation, and financial services. Operating at the crossroads of business, design, data, and technology, we specialize in creating and building intelligent and user-centric digital products for a wide range of partners.

Our Culture

• We move fast – we value speed and efficiency and working with us will sharpen your skills as a designer.
• We expect excellence — we have a fantastic reputation for providing top-notch quality to our clients.
• Expressive Vibes — we foster a culture of authentic expression, infusing our work and interactions with a vibrant and playful spirit.

What we're looking for

AITHER is looking for a Graphic and Brand Design Intern to work closely with our team and gain hands-on experience. This will be a 3 month unpaid internship program at Aither with the possibility for extension throughout the school year where you will engage in a dynamic graphic and brand design role. You will collaborate with our team to gain exposure to all aspects of graphic design, including branding, collateral design, social media upkeep, web design, printed design, templates to mood boards.

You can read more about the Aither Graphic & Brand Design Internship Program here.

If you're familiar with design programs like Figma, Illustrator, AfterEffects, 3D design, possess excellent attention to detail, and a strong artistic direction, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across teams (product designers and engineers) to develop compelling graphics
• Help ensure designs are in alignment with brand standards and product goals.
• Assist in developing and refining the visual identity of our brand and our clients.
• Create and design templates, graphics, and illustrations for both digital and print.
• Collaborate with design teams to conceptualize mood boards and creative visions.
• Support the creation of website layouts, social media graphics, and other graphic materials.
• Engage in brainstorming sessions to contribute fresh design perspectives and innovative ideas.
• Organize components, styles, and assets and define design guidelines such as naming conventions, grid systems, color palettes, and typography rules for Design Systems.
• Maintain and upkeep design systems including reusable components and patterns
• Join and shadow on client meetings.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Excellent with Figma, Notion, and Slack
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of projects, including branding, digital, and print designs.
• Creative flair, versatility, conceptual ability, and originality.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A desire to learn and take on new challenges.