Design Internship Spring / Summer 2026

You are a Design Intern.  

Location: Toronto - Hybrid. 

We’re looking for a creative and enthusiastic Design Intern to support our design and marketing team. This role is ideal for a final-year student or recent graduate who’s eager to gain hands-on experience working on real projects across digital and brand design. 

You’ll contribute to visual concepts, design assets, and creative campaigns while learning how design supports storytelling, marketing, and brand strategy. 

What We’re Looking For 

• Final-year student or recent graduate in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Design, or a related field 

• Basic to intermediate skills in design tools such as: 

• Adobe Photoshop 

• Adobe Illustrator 

• Adobe InDesign 

• (Bonus: Figma, Canva, After Effects) 

• Strong eye for layout, typography, and colour 

• Creative mindset with attention to detail 

• Willingness to learn and take constructive feedback 

• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines 

Bonus Points If You: 

• Have a portfolio or Behance/Dribbble profile 

• Have experience designing for social media or digital platforms 


• Understand basic brand guidelines and visual systems 

What You’ll Gain 

• Hands-on experience working on real design projects 

• Mentorship and guidance from experienced designers 

• Opportunity for future full-time or freelance work (performance-based) 

Other info:   

Computer workstation: PC laptop, provided by ChangeMakers  

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week  

Location: Toronto 

In-office Requirements: Hybrid. Interns are expected to be in the office Tuesday–Thursday, and on Mondays and Fridays as needed.  

Duration: Four months (May 4, 2026 – August 28, 2026)  

Applications are being accepted until February 27 for a May 4 start date.  ChangeMakers' interns are paid minimum wage for a standard 40-hour work week per Ontario employment guidelines.   

AI Use  

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support our hiring process.  These tools assist our hiring team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. 

Our goal is to offer a role you love within a workplace you’re proud to contribute to each day. To learn more about who we are, visit our careers page. 

We are ChangeMakers  

ChangeMakers is a leading independent agency specializing in building purpose-driven brands and strategies that make a meaningful impact. With deep roots in brand strategy, creative, marketing, communications, and Indigenous engagement, our team works across Canada and beyond to help organizations grow and thrive in meaningful ways.  

An equitable employer  

ChangeMakers is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all its forms—a commitment that enriches our company culture, the ideas we generate, and the quality of service we provide our clients. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous communities, racialized communities, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ people, and other historically marginalized groups.  

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with human rights and accessibility legislation.  

At ChangeMakers, we understand that the ideal candidate may not meet every single requirement listed above. If you have relevant experience and a strong interest in the role, we encourage you to submit your application. We welcome creative thinkers and people who bring diverse lived experiences to our team.