Design Intern

About the role

Go Fish is seeking a motivated, curious, and collaborative emerging designer to join our team through an immediate Design Apprenticeship. This opportunity is open to outstanding remote candidates.

As a Design Apprentice, you will work alongside Art Directors, Designers, Strategists, and Copywriters to help create thoughtful, high-impact work for a diverse range of clients. You will gain hands-on experience across brand, digital, print, paid media, and social, while building the craft, confidence, and professional judgment to grow as a designer.

This is a hands-on opportunity to learn within a collaborative agency environment. You will contribute to real client work, receive guidance from experienced creative leaders, and develop your skills through feedback, mentorship, and day-to-day practice.

You will learn how strategic thinking, visual design, writing, and production come together to create cohesive brand experiences across channels.

What you'll do

• Support Art Directors and Designers in concepting and producing strategic client deliverables across brand identity, UI/UX, print, paid media, and organic social.
• Create and adapt visual assets that are thoughtful, polished, on-brand, and appropriate for their intended channel.
• Collaborate with Strategy and Copywriting teams to bring visual and written storytelling together in clear, compelling brand narratives.
• Participate in creative brainstorms, research, concept development, and design reviews.
• Support the creative team with internal marketing materials and other strategic projects as needed.
• Organize files, prepare production-ready assets, and help maintain a high standard of accuracy and quality throughout the design process.
• Explore approved AI-assisted tools and emerging technologies to support research, ideation, concept exploration, moodboarding, and efficient production workflows.

Skills and Experience You'll Bring and Develop

Design Craft and Tools

• A portfolio that demonstrates strong visual thinking and a foundation in graphic design, visual communication, marketing, or related work.
• Working proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• A foundational understanding of typography, color, layout, visual hierarchy, and core design principles.
• Interest in working across a range of formats, including brand identity, digital design, social media, print, and campaign creative.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted creative workflows, such as using ChatGPT or Claude for research and ideation, and appropriate tools for visual exploration and moodboarding.
• An ability to evaluate AI-generated outputs critically and use these tools responsibly, with respect for client confidentiality, intellectual property, accessibility, and brand standards.

Collaboration and Growth

• Currently pursuing, recently completed, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a genuine desire to develop your design craft.
• A collaborative, thoughtful approach to feedback and a willingness to ask questions.
• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, communicate progress clearly, and seek support when needed.

Why Join Us
You'll work alongside talented people who are passionate about solving problems, helping clients grow, and delivering meaningful results. We're a collaborative, fast-moving team where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and great work is recognized.

We believe the best work happens when people are trusted to take ownership, supported in their growth, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives to the table. Whether you're just getting started or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact while continuing to learn and grow.

Additional Information

No agencies, please.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Please note that this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications, which may change based on business needs.

At this time, we are unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas for this position.