Design Intern, Summer 2026

NEON is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Design Intern for the Summer semester. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting the visual identity of a leading independent film studio known for pushing boundaries. As an intern, you will collaborate with the creative team to develop compelling design assets that reflect and elevate NEON’s distinctive brand.

Your responsibilities will include assisting with the creation of digital and print marketing materials, contributing to social media and promotional campaigns, and supporting the development of visual concepts for film releases. You will have the chance to explore a wide range of design applications from campaign ideation to execution, while working closely with experienced designers and creatives who are passionate about innovative, visionary cinema.

This internship provides valuable real-world experience in entertainment design, helping you build a strong portfolio, refine your creative voice, and establish meaningful connections within the film and media industry.

What Makes the NEON Internship Program Unique?

• Dive Deep: Gain practical experience in various aspects of film distribution, from marketing and publicity to acquisitions, digital distribution and theatrical sales.
• Find Your Fit: We customize your internship to align with your interests and skills, placing you on projects that inspire you.
• Become Part of the Team: Our internship program offers a collaborative experience. You will work alongside industry veterans who are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of filmmakers and industry leaders.

What You’ll Gain From the Internship:

• Opportunities for professional growth and the chance to discover hidden skills
• Insights into the entertainment industry and behind-the-scenes processes
• Connections that extend beyond your academic journey

Design Intern Responsibilities

As an intern in Design, you’ll play a significant role in supporting our team in the day-today operations and creation of creative materials. In this role, 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: April 10 @ 11:59 pm EST

Program Timeline: Tuesday, May 26 2026 - Friday, August 28, 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. All applications must be submitted through our online job site, as we cannot review emails or direct submissions. Due to high application volumes, it is not possible to provide individual status updates. We look forward to receiving your application.

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, or students actively pursuing an MFA, and must be returning to coursework for at least one semester or quarter following completion of the Summer internship.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• Portfolio that demonstrates strong creative skills 
• Genuine interest in design or pursing a BA, BFA or MFA 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!