About the role#
MATTE is looking for a visually driven Creative & AI Intern to join our team in New York. You will support brand, campaign, and experiential projects through visual research, presentation design, and creative exploration. This role offers an opportunity to sharpen your design skills, learn how ideas are pitched, and bring a fresh perspective to the studio. We are looking for someone with strong Figma skills, an eye for compelling layouts, and an interest in how AI intersects with design.
What you'll do#
- Partner with the creative team on brand, campaign, and experiential work.
- Build out decks, presentations, and visual narratives to help pitch ideas internally and to clients.
- Explore AI image generation and AI motion tools as part of real projects to see how they improve creative output.
- Conduct visual research and trend analysis to ground concepts before design work begins.
- Sit in on critiques and client-facing presentations to observe how concepts are defended and refined.
- Contribute to MATTE’s own brand and studio projects.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a university undergraduate or master’s program.
- Strong Figma skills.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Hands-on interest or experience with AI image generation and AI motion or video tools.
- Strong deck and presentation design sense with a solid foundation in typography, layout, and composition.
- Ability to stay organized while juggling multiple projects.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in New York City.
- You must be available for a minimum of 16 hours per week, including two days on-site.
- The program runs from February 3, 2027, through May 12, 2027.
- This is an unpaid internship that may qualify for academic credit.
About MATTE Projects
MATTE Projects is a studio based in New York. It focuses on branding, content production, and experiential design. The company serves various brands and institutions through strategy and entertainment projects. Founded in 2012, it currently employs 117 people.
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