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Overview

About PHOENIX 

The PHOENIX Internship Program is a 10-week, paid program that offers rising Junior and Senior undergraduates and graduate students the opportunity to work with and learn from experienced professionals while gaining exposure to a multi-brand retail company. The internship program provides hands-on experience in an area of interest and cross-functional collaboration while developing valuable professional skills. 

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a Direct-to-Consumer platform operating EXPRESS and BONOBOS in the United States. Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at and

Spend your summer in style.

The Art Direction Summer Internship position will support our Express brand. The Summer 2026 Internship Program takes place from June 1st to August 7th. This internship is located at our Headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

What can you expect from the PHOENIX Internship Program?

• Workshops to develop professional skills
• Networking sessions with leaders 
• Cross-functional intern collaboration on group project 
• Group outings, social events and volunteer opportunities

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Responsibilities

What will you be working on this Summer? 

• Work with Art Directors to gain on-set experience with our eCommerce and editorial sets
• Work in Capture One software to learn the process of making photo edits
• Concept and coordinate still life assets in line with brand standards
• Organize photo and video assets
• Maintain image inspiration boards and files, create art direction that is relevant to vehicles (social, eCommerce, marketing, etc)
• Monitor trends in editorial and eCommerce photography, social media and fashion to help influence creative decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, inclusive of, photography, styling, production, video, social and content strategy, and design

Here’s what our 2025 Art Direction intern, Aubrey, had to say about her summer, “A highlight of my summer was being on set for campaigns. It was fascinating to see the workings of a large-scale shoot and how every team member plays a role in keeping things running smoothly. It reminded me that one of my favorite parts of art direction is the energy and collaboration that happens every day!”

Curious what life as a PHOENIX intern looks like? Get a glimpse into a day in the life of previous intern Ellie.

Requirements

• Available to:
• Work full-time (40 hours per week) 
• Adhere to our four-days-in-office approach
• Commit to the entire 10 weeks of the program
• Availability to work full time (40 hours per week) 
• Preferred GPA at or above 3.2

Want to learn more? View our program guide and search #PHOENIXInterns on LinkedIn to see what last summer’s internship experience looked like.

Closing

An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notification to Agencies : Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.

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