Graphic Design Fellowship
Graphic Design Fellowship (NYC)
Please Note: To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and a link to your online portfolio including motion graphics samples. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate graphic design fellow to join us and help create amazing creatives for the disruptive portfolio of brands we work with. The graphic design fellow will work collaboratively with and receive guidance from our creative and marketing teams, as well as grow and hone their skills in an agency environment. This opportunity is ideal for aspiring designers with interest in D2C brands in industries that include fashion, lifestyle, infants, and pets, among others.
The fellowship will be a 4-month contract with the opportunity to become a full-time role. Candidates for this role are recent college graduates (or soon-to-be graduates) with less than 1 year of professional experience in graphic design or similar fields.
At Superbolt, you’ll be a contributing member of a creative team putting out innovative, thoughtful work. That means you’ll be involved in concepting sessions with senior members of the team and crafting real ads visible to the public eye.
Note: This fellowship is intended for recent college graduates or upcoming college graduates.
Quick Facts
- Location: NYC
- Program Length: 4 Months
- Hours: Full-time
- Compensation: $3,300 per month
- Working Model: Hybrid (days are flexible, but in-office work is expected at least once per week)
- Mentorship: You’ll work hand-in-hand with senior team members on a daily basis, have scheduled progress check-ins, and receive constructive feedback on projects.
- Start Date: March 2024
About Superbolt
Superbolt is a direct-to-consumer agency that specializes in unlocking long-term growth for brands that matter. We’re a multidisciplinary team of growth experts, data strategists, and creatives—all under one roof.
Our clients’ work spans across industries, from eco-friendly consumer products to modern healthcare solutions. We collaborate closely with our clients as a full-service, transparent extension of their in-house teams—to drive awareness, growth, and customer retention.
We deliver for our clients by fostering team members who love working together, who are empowered to contribute fresh ideas that push us forward. If this sounds interesting to you, we’re growing fast—and we’d love to meet you.
What You'll Do:
The ideal candidate will uphold the visual consistency of the brands we work with, while supporting and contributing to the creation of a variety of deliverables. The fellow will assist in mocking up and designing static and animated social media ads, email campaigns, photo editing, short-form animations, video editing, and presentations. Superbolt is a highly collaborative agency environment, and so the intern will be required to demonstrate high capacity to communicate both internally within our teams and externally to our clients.
Who You Are:
- Please note: This is not a UI/UX position
- You are a recent graduate or have less than one year of graphic design experience
- Familiar with basic animation
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and complete tasks in a fast-paced and fluid work environment
- Ability and willingness to learn new skills quickly and efficiently
- Strong familiarity with Photoshop, After Effects, and Illustrator. Familiarity with Premiere, Illustrator, and InDesign is a plus.
- Great verbal and written communication skills is a must
- Video editing skills are preferred
- You are a current New Yorker, or someone who’s excited to move to NYC as all team members are expected to spend at least one day per week in-office.
- You are legally authorized to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.
Perks:
- Flexible hybrid office policy in the NYC office
- Weekly happy hours to engage with the team (yes, these are all themed)
Interview Process:
Please apply by emailing designhires@superbolt.agency. All applications must include your resume, cover letter, and portfolio link. Our team reviews all applications, and will reach out via email within 2 weeks if we think you’d be a good fit!
Round 1: A video interview with a member of our recruiting team to learn more about your background and career interests.
Round 2: A relevant case study and video interview with one or two members of the design team.
Round 3: A follow-up interview with a Design Director.
Upon completion of our interview process, we will reach out with any next steps within one week.