FashionBar is seeking a Graphic Designer Intern to join our Chicago-based Fashion Strategy and Consulting team. This role supports the creation of visual assets for both print and digital platforms, contributing to the launch and growth of fashion designer brands.

Interns will collaborate with FashionBar’s creative and consulting teams to execute brand visuals that align with client needs, marketing initiatives, and FashionBar’s overall aesthetic.

This is an accredited internship offering hands-on experience in graphic design within the fashion industry.

Responsibilities

As a Graphic Designer Intern, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Designing clear, engaging graphic assets for print and digital use

• Creating visual materials such as logos, posters, flyers, direct mail pieces, branded promotional items, website graphics, and social media content

• Supporting marketing and promotional campaigns with on-brand visual content

• Collaborating with internal teams, paid staff, and volunteers to translate messaging concepts into effective design solutions

• Assisting with layout, formatting, and asset preparation for various platforms

• Managing design files and maintaining brand consistency across materials

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, or comparable design software

• Access to a computer and design software is preferred but not required

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Excellent time management and prioritization skills

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team

• Comfortable working toward deadlines and managing multiple design requests

Duration & Schedule

• Duration: One semester or academic quarter

• Approximately 20 hours per week

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic and work commitments

What We Offer

This is an unpaid internship, but the experience offers meaningful professional value. Interns gain hands-on design experience, build a professional portfolio, and collaborate on real-world fashion and marketing projects.

An internship at FashionBar provides exposure to creative direction, brand development, and the operational side of fashion marketing—supporting long-term career growth in design or creative fields.