Job Description
Job Title: Graphic Design Intern
Department : Marketing & Communications
Reports To : Art Director
Designation : Intern / Full-Time / Non-Exempt
Salary : $1,155.00 bi-weekly ($16.50 hourly rate)
Start Date : November 3, 2025
Duration : 12 to 18 months
Work Model : Hybrid / Majority in-person
To spread joie de vivre through language, culture, and connection! Attracting over 150,000 visitors annually, L'Alliance New York is the city's premier center for French language and francophone arts and cultures. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, L'Alliance New York's mission is to provide our members and students with engaging French language classes and audacious multi-disciplinary programming that celebrates the diversity of francophone cultures and creativity around the world. L'Alliance New York is internationally known for offering the largest selection of fully-immersive French language courses for students aged one to 101, and for its renowned cultural programming including the annual Bastille Day celebration that takes place on New York's famed Madison Avenue, attracting over 50,000 visitors each year; the Crossing The Line arts and performance festival that engages NYC cultural institutions in bringing dynamic international artists to audiences; Animation First, the biggest animation festival in the U.S; and the Comic Arts Fest, celebrating the intersection of American and francophone comic arts.
Position Summary L'Alliance New York is seeking a design intern/trainee for a 12- to 18-month internship, starting on November 3, 2025. The successful candidate will be dedicated to producing work with close attention to artistic and typographic detail in a fast-paced environment. Projects include brochures, flyers, posters, invitations, postcards, social media posts, web banners, videos, and building signage.
What to Expect - On-the-job, practical design experience
- Immersion in a non-profit, cultural institution setting
- Seeing designs go from your initial concept to final production, whether it's to print or being launched on our website and social media channels
Responsibilities - Learning from the Art Director and the Multimedia Designer about marketing design principles
- Managing deadline driven schedules
- Helping to organize the design projects calendar
- Meeting weekly deadlines for projects and proactively sharing status updates with the Design Team, Marketing VP, Marketing team, and wider organization
- Collaborating with the Design Team, Marketing VP, and Marketing team to develop creative concepts and designs
- Designing various marketing materials, including but not limited to posters, postcards, social media posts, web banners, and videos
- Editing video content for website, ads, and social media
- Presenting work to internal Marketing team members and other teams, as needed
- Creating PDFs and printed hard copy "proofs" of designs to share for internal approvals
- Attending L'Alliance New York events and taking photos for social media and future use
- General office duties in support of the design team and marketing team more broadly
The job description above is not an exhaustive list of duties. The person in this role will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the role and the overall business objectives of L'Alliance New York.
Education/Skills Required - Achieved or currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design, or similar
- Advanced knowledge and experience with InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
- Proficient in Premiere Pro and After Effects
- Strong skills in photography
- Strong skills in motion design are a strong plus
- Superior attention to detail, well organized and able to multi-task, changing gears when necessary
- Deep experience and comfort with using Mac operation systems
- Strong attention to typography
- Experience with emerging AI tools a strong plus
- Knowledge of French preferred
- Must be available for a minimum 12-month internship, ideally 18 months.
Why Join Us At L'Alliance New York, you'll be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization dedicated to spreading joie de vivre through language and culture.
We offer:
- The opportunity to contribute your technical expertise to a culturally rich, impactful nonprofit that connects diverse francophone communities with New York and beyond.
- A collaborative, multilingual team culture that values creativity, kindness, and cultural curiosity.
- Flexible work arrangements designed to respect your time and work-life balance.
- Complimentary French classes and discounts on our vibrant cultural programs-perfect for deepening your connection to francophone culture.
- A free membership to L'Alliance New York, giving you access to events, the French Library, and much more.
Whether you're designing a social media post, collaborating with colleagues, or enjoying one of our film screenings or cultural events after hours, you'll be part of a community that believes in the power of language, technology, and human connection to create meaningful experiences.
Internship Benefits Joining our Marketing & Communications Team as an intern offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop valuable professional skills.
Our internship provides:
> Real-World Experience : Engage in meaningful projects and tasks that directly impact our business.
> Professional Development : Develop industry-specific skills and general professional skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
> Feedback and Growth: Receive regular feedback and performance evaluations.
We are committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment where you can learn, grow, and take the next step in your career journey. Join us and be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and personal development!
TO APPLY: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and two references. Employment at L'Alliance New York is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the organization may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, unless otherwise specified in a written agreement.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please reach out via the same email address.
L'Alliance New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, citizenship status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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