Design Intern - Fall 2026

NEON is looking for a Design Intern this Fall, someone detail-obsessed, creatively driven, and genuinely excited about independent film.

You'll work alongside the design team on real projects: digital and print marketing materials, social campaigns, and visual concepts for upcoming releases. From early ideation to final execution, you'll get hands-on experience with what it actually takes to bring a film's visual identity to life.

What makes the NEON internship different:

• Dive Deep: Get practical experience across film distribution, from marketing and publicity to acquisitions, digital distribution, and theatrical sales.
• Find Your Fit: We tailor your internship to your interests, placing you on projects that actually inspire you.
• Become Part of the Team: You'll work alongside industry veterans who are serious about mentoring the next generation.

What you'll gain: Real portfolio work, behind-the-scenes industry insight, and connections that go beyond the classroom.

Design Intern Responsibilities

As an intern in Design you will assist with the following:

• Participate in team creative brainstorms 
• Contribute to creative concept development 
• Pulling creative resources and references
• Cross-functionally communicate with adjacent teams for relevant information, resources and assets 
• Support the creation of creative reference decks
• Research and stay up-to-date on industry related creative materials

Application Information:

Application Deadline: June 23, 2026 @ 11:59 pm EST

Program Timeline: Monday, August 31, 2026 - Friday, December 18, 2026

Scheduled Weekly Hours: Must be available to work in person three days per week from 10am - 6pm for the duration of the internship.

We are excited to hear from you.....

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter detailing your interest in the program on our Career Page. Please include your available start date and preferred work schedule.

Due to high application volumes, it is not possible to provide individual status updates. We look forward to receiving your application. All applications must be submitted through our online job site, as we cannot review emails or direct submissions.

We offer a competitive hourly rate of $18.00 per hour. School credit is optional, and documentation can be provided if needed. No relocation assistance is available. Our interns are onsite and in person based in either the New York or the Los Angeles office.

Eligibility
Applicants must be currently enrolled undergraduate students at an accredited college or university.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• Portfolio that demonstrates strong creative skills 
• Genuine interest in design or pursing a BA or BFA in design or a relevant field
• Genuine interest in creative entertainment marketing of independent films
• Familiarity with NEON’s slate and how creative marketing shapes, contributes and builds momentum through press, audience response and box office performance 
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail 
• Comfortable with cross-functional communication 
• Comfortable using workspace tools (Docs, Slides, Gmail, Zoom, Box)
• Comfortable putting together decks and presentations
• Stays up-to-date on current design and social trends 
• Interest in the intersection of design and marketing 

About NEON

At NEON, we are looking for diverse perspectives. We believe a thriving film industry requires a variety of voices and perspectives. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all candidates without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, family or parental status, veteran, or disability status. If you're smart and good at what you do, come as you are!