Summer Intern - Beauty Style Graphic Design

Job Description

Job Title
Summer Intern, Beauty/Style Graphic Design

About the People Inc. Summer Internship Program:
The People Inc. Summer Internship Program is a 9 week full time, paid program that runs from June 9th - August 8th, based out of our New York office. The intern program consists of hands-on learning opportunities to create work that has an impact on the business, along with workshops in preparing you for post-college life (resume / interviewing) plus fun events throughout the summer!
People Inc. is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and representing the communities that we serve. We strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQIA students to apply.
Deadline to Apply: Monday, January 26, 2026
Eligibility Requirements:
• Internships are available to current Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors at an accredited college or university.
• You must be available to work full time for the entire 9 weeks of the program in the NY office, 3 days a week
• You must have access to your own housing and transportation to/from the NY office
About the Team:
The photo and art department for InStyle, Byrdie, and PEOPLE Digital brings each brand's visual identity to life through compelling imagery, design, and creative storytelling.
About the Role:
You will gain hands-on experience producing visual assets, learning the full workflow from concept to final delivery. The internship includes exposure to site, social, and video asset creation, behind-the-scenes insight into how a magazine cover comes together, lessons in fashion and beauty photography, and on-set shadowing for still-life shoots. This internship offers practical, real-world experience in modern digital magazine design.

Internship Responsibilities will Include:
• Conducting photo research to support editorial initiatives
• Assisting with the creation and production of social media assets
• Providing on-set and logistical support for photoshoots and other production activities
About You:
Candidates for this role should have:
• Currently enrolled in a university program focused on graphic design, photography, or a related creative field
• Experience using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Familiarity with After Effects or Premiere is a plus
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Open to new challenges and excited to grow within a fast-paced, expanding, and constantly evolving organization
• Creative and driven self-starter that can take direction and run with it, asking questions up front to ensure you're able to complete the task successfully
• Motivated problem solver who will proactively troubleshoot and create solution
• Experience with Google & Microsoft Suites
• Some experience with digital media is a plus but not required
It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing hr@people.inc.

Pay Range
Hourly: New York: $20.00 - $20.00

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-6kzjy0-216-73-216-132-42 in your application.