GSD&M · 12 hours ago
Creative Technology & Operations Intern
Austin
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerGSD&M is a creatively-driven, full-service advertising agency based in Texas, seeking a Creative Technology & Operations Intern. The role involves collaborating with various teams to improve operational processes, identify creative tools, and support creative projects through research and experimentation.
Advertising
Responsibilities
Learn how the agency works across departments, spot operational friction points, and propose improvements through process, automation, or technology
Identify emerging and best-in-class creative tools across the marketplace (and our approved platform partners), separating "cool demos" from production-ready options
Support creative teams who bring an idea or concept for feasibility validation: Conducting research to recommend the best enabling approach—sometimes one tool, sometimes a multi-tool workflow—focused on not just making ideas possible, but making them better
Conduct operational toolkit and workflow evaluations (capabilities, limitations, quality, scalability, speed, adoption friction, and risk considerations)
Prototype and test workflow automations to support and improve operational initiatives
Build working proficiency (and often subject matter expertise) within our constantly evolving creative toolkit through hands-on experimentation
Create playbooks, templates, and video demonstrations that turn workflow enhancements (that you’ll uncover) into repeatable solutions that others can follow
Support internal adoption moments (Office Hours, team sessions) with demos, Q&A, and documentation updates driven by real user needs
Support ad hoc requests: tool comparisons, rapid research, feasibility memos, prototype recaps, and pitch support
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be enrolled as a junior, senior or graduate-level student in college OR recent college graduate
Must be available during the length of the program (6/2/26 – 8/7/26) and able to come into the GSD&M Austin offices at least 3 days a week
Must be able to work full-time 40 hours per week
Self-starter mentality with an entrepreneurial spirit; comfortable creating structure and momentum when tasks are non-prescribed
Curious by nature and energized by exploration, but also agentic—able to ship without being pushed
Strong communication skills; comfortable asking smart questions, gathering requirements, and presenting recommendations
Attention to detail and strong organization (especially for experiment logs, tool comparisons, and documentation)
Superb time management skills; can juggle multiple threads without losing track of progress
Willingness to go above and beyond; eagerness to jump on a project at a moment's notice
Embracement of the unknown; views ambiguity as opportunity to explore
Familiarity with creative tools and production workflows will be incredibly valuable (if you don't have hands-on experience, conducting research in preparation for the internship will suffice)
Strong documentation and writing skills (clear, concise, user-friendly)
Comfort learning new tools quickly and turning experimentation into repeatable guidance
Preferred
Familiarity with generative AI tools and creative technology workflows is a plus
Video editing experience is a plus (Premiere Pro, After Effects), especially quick-turn versioning and basic finishing
Familiarity with low-code workflow tools (Power Automate, SharePoint Lists) is a plus
Basic prototyping or demo-building skills (HTML/CSS/JS, no-code tools, or rapid prototyping) is a plus
Benefits
Generous benefits
Plenty of time off
Opportunities for growth
Company
GSD&M
GSD&M is a leading national marketing communications and advertising company
Founded in 1971
501-1000 employees
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Co-Founder & Chairman
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