Design Internships: LA - Summer 2026

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Design Internships: LA - Summer 2026

• Application Deadline: Sunday, February 22nd* 
• *Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!* 

Your New Role 

Overview of the internships 

We have multiple Design internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for multiple internship opportunities within this general area. These internships will be located in the LA area. The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern manager’s in office schedule. 

Example internship opportunities could include: 

• Brand Assurance Intern: LA - Summer 2026
• Creative Advertising Graphic Design Intern: LA - Summer 2026
• Graphics Production Intern: NYC - Summer 2026
• WBTV Marketing Motion Graphics Intern: LA - Summer 2026

Your Role Accountabilities 

Duties could include: 

• Design Creation & Support: Assist in the creation of a wide range of visual content for print and digital, including posters, banners, logos, comps internally for various promotions, including line looks, monthly thematics, YouTube channel logos, static end cards, social media profile photos, among other tasks without the use of A.I. software. 
• Branding: Help maintain and evolve the visual identity for titles and line looks, ensuring consistency across all digital and print materials.
• Creative Collaborations: Work closely with the team to brainstorm and execute design ideas for campaigns and promotions.
• Asset Management: Assist in organizing and preparing design files for production and delivery, ensuring all assets are optimized for various formats and platforms. Assist with general administrative duties, including file management, project tracking, and maintaining design archives.
• Research & Trend Analysis: Stay updated on design trends, tools, and entertainment industry developments to bring fresh ideas to the table.
• Basic understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and branding.
• Work with the individual BA reps to better understand how they process submissions for their categories.
• Work in Star Labs and "own" submissions that they can process from concept to final.
• Help review physical pre-production samples with the Product Designers to see if the product is inline with our standards and guidelines

Qualifications & Experience 

Essentials needed for the positions that are similar across the above roles (these do not all have to apply to every single role)  

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, etc.). Advanced photoshop skills.
• A strong portfolio linked to your resume that demonstrates creativity, attention to detail, and an understanding of visual design principles.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn and contribute to the creative process.
• A passion for entertainment and pop culture, with an eye for what resonates with diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of web and social media design principles and experience with web-based tools (like Figma or Sketch) is a plus.
• Experience with motion graphics and video editing software is a plus
• Nice to have but not required is a basic understanding of copyright and trademarks.
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required)  
• Must be a rising Junior or rising Senior undergrad student (18 years or older)  
• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA) A transcript will be required to verify your GPA if an offer is extended. 
• Warner Bros. Discovery will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from Warner Bros. Discovery now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States. Candidates currently on any student or exchange visa, including F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1, etc., will not be eligible for the internship program. 

What To Know Before Applying: 

The duration of the summer program regardless of which start/end option is 11 weeks.   

Program date options: 

• Option 1: June 1st  – August 14th  
• Option 2: June 8th – August 21st  

Interns will be expected to work 35-40 hours per week in a hybrid capacity 

Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided.  

Interviewing will take place from mid February  through early-April. A WBD team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to give individual status updates.