Marketing Design Intern (Comic Arts)

Harry N Abrams Inc • New York, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

If you’re looking to gain hands-on experience at a leading publisher where creativity, collaboration, and storytelling come to life, ABRAMS may be the perfect place to start your career journey. As the first U.S. publisher dedicated to art and illustrated books—and an industry leader in visual and narrative publishing—ABRAMS is seeking a Marketing Design Intern to join our Comic Arts team as part of our Summer Internship Program commencing on June 2, 2026. Over the course of this immersive, unpaid program (offered for academic credit only) , interns will gain meaningful insight into the world of book publishing while contributing to real projects that drive our business forward. You’ll learn alongside experienced professionals, develop practical skills in your area of interest, and participate in opportunities designed to broaden your understanding of the publishing industry. Our goal is to help prepare the next generation of publishing talent while fostering a passion for books, art, and culture. We’re looking for a creative, detail-oriented intern with a passion for graphic novels, comics, and the world of visual storytelling. As the Marketing Design Intern, you’ll collaborate directly with our Director of Publicity & Marketing and Publicity & Marketing Assistant to bring our graphic novel, manga, and illustrated book campaigns to life. Projects may include designing social media assets, digital and print advertisements, and Amazon A+ materials, as well as supporting publicity mailings and maintaining marketing and publicity grids. This internship provides valuable experience in digital marketing, design execution, and content development. The Marketing Design Intern will also participate in key meetings and will have the opportunity to learn from various members of the publicity and marketing teams during day-to-day activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop practical skills and an understanding of marketing design within the publishing industry! Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited academic institution. This internship is not open to recent graduates. What you’d be doing: Learning and networking with ABRAMS employees, publishing professionals, and fellow interns during a summer internship experience for academic credit Gaining hands-on exposure to the publishing industry, from concept to finished product Supporting research, project work, and day-to-day tasks within your assigned department Contributing ideas and providing creative input on department projects Collaborating with cross-functional teams and learning about various areas of the publishing business Participating in workshops and discussions designed to deepen your understanding of publishing trends and processes Receiving coaching, mentorship, and feedback from experienced ABRAMS professionals

Requirements

• Has a passion for graphic novels, comics, and publishing
• Passion for graphic design
• Provide technical and creative support to the marketing and publicity team
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Be familiar with digital tools such as MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience in graphic design for digital and print
• Be able to collaborate effectively and also work independently on projects
• Be receptive to feedback and able to meet deadlines
• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited academic institution. This internship is not open to recent graduates.

Nice To Haves

• Strong proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Familiarity with social media platforms and general digital communication tools.
• Experience in analytics and content scheduling platforms is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Learning and networking with ABRAMS employees, publishing professionals, and fellow interns during a summer internship experience for academic credit
• Gaining hands-on exposure to the publishing industry, from concept to finished product
• Supporting research, project work, and day-to-day tasks within your assigned department
• Contributing ideas and providing creative input on department projects
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and learning about various areas of the publishing business
• Participating in workshops and discussions designed to deepen your understanding of publishing trends and processes
• Receiving coaching, mentorship, and feedback from experienced ABRAMS professionals

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed