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SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art · 4 days ago

Graphic Design Intern

San Francisco, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States, serving as a cultural center for the Bay Area. They are seeking a Graphic Design Intern to assist the Design Studio team with various projects, including brand system studies and exhibition materials, while gaining hands-on experience in a world-class arts institution.

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Responsibilities

Work closely with the Senior Graphic Designer and other members of the Design Studio team on a wide range of projects

Projects may include brand system studies, museum signage initiatives, store product collaborations, social media efforts, website design, building and organizing a material library, and assisting on current and future exhibition materials

Get hands-on experience scheduling, producing, delivering, and installing graphics for exhibitions, as well graphic design support on museum-wide projects

Qualification

Adobe Creative SuiteTypographyDesign principlesSocial media designTeam collaborationTime managementAttention to detail

Required

Applicants must be currently enrolled in school or a recent graduate. The SFMOMA recognizes a graduation date within 6 months of the internship start date as a recent graduate

If you are a current employee of the SFMOMA applying for an internship, you must be a current student or a recent graduate, within 6 months of the internship start date

Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop); familiarity with After Effects, a plus

Demonstrates a strong understanding of typography, including hierarchy, legibility, expressive type use, proper ragging, and ability to typeset large amounts of text

Understanding of design principles: typography, color theory, layout, and composition

Familiarity with design for various formats (social media, web, print, environmental, etc.)

Organized, rigorous, and has an eye for detail

Ability to work collaboratively within a team and take direction from senior designers and art directors

Strong time management, ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment