Creative (Art) Internship

Summer Internship Program 2026

The Gate New York is looking for our next cohort of Summer Interns for 2026! We're offering internships across account management, strategy, media/analytics, and creative departments.

If you're ready to gain real-world experience at a forward-thinking New York ad agency where creativity meets cutting-edge technology, explore the departments below and find your fit.

Program Details:

  • Applications: Open 11/25/2025 – Close 2/16/2026

  • Interviews: March 2026

  • Offers: Early April 2026

  • Program Dates: 6/2/2026 – 8/6/2026

  • Compensation: Paid internship

  • Schedule: 30 hours/week (9:30am–5pm Mon-Thu, 9am–1pm Fri—yes, Summer Fridays!)

  • Work Model: Hybrid – In-office Tuesday-Thursday at our NYC location, remote Monday & Friday

  • Eligibility: Rising seniors eligible to work in the USA

  • Housing: Intern responsibility

    How to Apply:

  1. Review the department descriptions below

  2. Email your résumé/CV/portfolio (Creative only) to interns@thegateworldwide.com

  3. Subject line must include: "2026 Summer Intern" + Department Name

Applications that don't follow these guidelines will be disqualified.

Good luck!

Creative (Art) Internship

Transform ideas into visual experiences. As a Creative intern, you'll work alongside our designers and art directors to craft campaigns that break through the noise. You'll leverage both traditional design principles and emerging AI tools to accelerate ideation, generate variations, and push creative boundaries.

What You'll Do:

  • Conceptualize, design, and execute multi-channel campaigns using Adobe Creative Suite and AI-powered design tools

  • Experiment with generative AI for rapid prototyping, mood boarding, and concept exploration

  • Collaborate with copywriters and designers to maintain brand consistency across all touchpoints

  • Stay ahead of trends in e-commerce, social media, photography, video techniques, and AI-assisted design workflows

  • Optimize deliverables for various platforms while meeting production standards and deadlines

  • Maintain organized project archives and partner with production teams on file optimization

Required: Adobe Creative Suite proficiency (especially InDesign) + online portfolio link