Graphic & Brand Design Intern

| New York, NY | Remote / NYC PreferredEmployment

Type: Paid Internship · Part-Time

About PUBLIC NOTE: PUBLIC NOTE is an independent creative agency based in New York, where insight meets ingenuity and ideas become influence.We work across brand strategy, creative direction, social media, influencer marketing, and content production, creating thoughtful, insight-driven work that is worth noting and worth sharing.

The Opportunity: We're looking for a Graphic & Brand Design Intern with a strong visual sensibility, an imaginative mind, and a genuine appreciation for thoughtful design.You'll work closely with our team to shape the visual identity of PUBLIC NOTE and contribute to creative projects across branding, digital media, and web design.We're especially drawn to people who have a distinct point of view, an eye for detail, and the ability to turn ideas into beautifully considered visuals.

• What You'll DoDevelop brand identity systems, including logos, typography, color palettes, and visual guidelines.
• Design creative assets for social media, digital campaigns, presentations, and marketing materials.
• Support website design, including page layouts, visual concepts, and user experience.
• Create moodboards, visual references, and design concepts for internal and client projects.
• Collaborate on creative direction and help bring brand concepts to life.
• Maintain visual consistency across brand touchpoints.
• Who We're Looking ForStrong aesthetic judgment, creative imagination, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and/or Figma.
• A solid understanding of typography, composition, color, and brand identity.
• Experience with graphic design, branding, or digital design through internships, freelance work, academic projects, or personal work.
• Comfortable communicating in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Interest in branding, fashion, culture, editorial design, and contemporary visual trends is a plus.
• Website design or Webflow/Framer experience is a strong plus.

We value creative thinking, visual sensibility, and the quality of your work more than years of experience.

• Position Details: Location: Remote, with preference for candidates based in New York City.
• Compensation: Paid hourly, based on experience and portfolio.
• Growth Opportunities: Potential to transition into a full-time role or continue on a project-based basis, depending on mutual fit and business needs.

1. How to Apply: Please send the following to [email protected]: Your resume or a brief introduction.
2. Your portfolio (required) — website, PDF, or Behance link.
3. Your availability and preferred hourly rate.

We're less interested in a perfect resume and more interested in how you think, what inspires you, and what you create.

Best,

PUBLIC NOTE