Athena Global Advisors · 1 day ago
Summer 2026 Intern, Motion Design
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $20/hr
Start in 2026 SummerAthena Global Advisors is a creative agency that partners with organizations to transform their presence and performance. They are seeking a Motion Design Intern to collaborate with designers and creative partners, supporting the creation of motion assets for various digital platforms.
Marketing
Responsibilities
Support the creation of motion graphics and animations for digital campaigns and social content, helping bring creative concepts to life through movement
Assist in developing storyboards, style frames, and motion studies to explore and communicate animation ideas
Design and animate motion assets that incorporate strong fundamentals (composition, typography, pacing), including work with type when relevant
Collaborate with designers and creative partners to ensure motion and visual design work cohesively across deliverables
Participate in briefs, reviews, and feedback sessions—making revisions and learning how to iterate quickly while maintaining quality
Help keep files organized and production-ready, supporting versioning and handoffs as projects move through the workflow
Qualification
Required
Working toward a degree (or equivalent training) in Motion Design, Animation, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field
Familiarity with motion and design fundamentals (timing, composition, typography, layout)
Basic to intermediate experience in Adobe After Effects; familiarity with additional Adobe tools (Illustrator/Photoshop/Premiere) is helpful
A portfolio (student, personal, or freelance) showcasing motion samples—short animations, social content, or experimental studies are all welcome
Strong communication skills, openness to feedback, and a collaborative working style
Strong time management skills, with a collaborative approach to meeting deadlines in a fast‑moving environment
Preferred
Experience creating motion for social-first formats (short-form content, quick-turn assets)
Interest or exposure to video editing workflows
Familiarity with exporting deliverables across multiple specs/aspect ratios for digital platforms
Prior experience working directly with clients or supporting brand activations
Leadership experience through extracurricular activities, volunteer work, or team-based activities
Exposure to marketing, brand strategy, or social media planning
Benefits
Flexible Scheduling
In-Person Engagement
Professional Exposure
Capstone Project
Cultural Experiences
Company
Athena Global Advisors
Athena is a marketing and communications organization that forges connections between clients and their audiences.
Founded in 2013
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Erin Hilgedick-Bury
Chief Operating Officer
Laurie Buckman
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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