the Cleveland Museum of Art
Please see instructions on how to apply at the bottom of this page.
Design and publications interns work on a variety of projects.
For a graphic design major, this diversity of projects can make for a stronger portfolio. We have the rare advantage of offering students the opportunity to learn about all aspects of museum design, from exhibition design and environmental graphics to books and publications.
Intern Responsibilities:
Interns build knowledge of how to work through problems, practice communication skills with vendors and other staff, and develop strategies to discern what clients want and how to give them results. Interns end up with a variety of projects for their design portfolios.
Create an identity for an exhibition.
Participate in production of installing graphics for exhibitions and the permanent collection.
Propose signage layouts
Prepare pop-up projects (happening during week)
Measure walls and prepare production files for wallpaper
Design printed and digital ephemera
Assist with color management and prepress production on print publications.
Attend a press approval for a printed publication.
Intern Requirements:
Undergraduate, third-year graphic communications student.
Confidence working in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
A cover letter, resume, and a digital portfolio of projects will be reviewed during interview process.
Interns will work onsite 28 hours per week and attend a mandatory offsite program day one day per week with their cohort.
Interns must be available for the duration of the program.
INTERNSHIP DURATION:
Total Weeks: 9 weeks
Work Hours per Week: 28
Total Hours: 252
Workdays: 4 days per week onsite
PROGRAM DAY:
On the 5th day of each week, interns will attend an offsite program day with their cohort.
These hours are separate from the internship hours.